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Jesus Heals a Paralytic

Matthew 9:8

In 9 translations

BSB
When the crowds saw this, they were filled with awe and glorified God, who had given such authority to men.
KJV
But when the multitudes saw it, they marvelled, and glorified God, which had given such power unto men.
WEB
But when the multitudes saw it, they marveled and glorified God, who had given such authority to men.
ASV
But when the multitudes saw it, they were afraid, and glorified God, who had given such authority unto men.
LSV
and the multitudes having seen, wondered, and glorified God, who gave such power to men.
YLT
and the multitudes having seen, wondered, and glorified God, who did give such power to men.
DBY
But the crowds seeing [it], were in fear, and glorified God who gave such power to men.Elohim
DRC
And the multitude seeing it, feared, and glorified God that gave such power to men.
GNV
So when the multitude sawe it, they marueiled, and glorified God, which had giuen such authoritie to men.

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  • NA28, NA27, Tyndale House, SBLGNT (2010), Westcott–Hort, Tregelles read ἐφοβήθησαν (“revered”); Textus Receptus, Byzantine text read ἐθαύμασαν (“marveled”).
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  • SBLGNT: ἐφοβήθησαν. Westcott and Hort (1881), Tregelles, Nestle–Aland 28th edition read ἐφοβήθησαν; Robinson–Pierpont read ἐθαύμασαν.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT
ἰδόντες δὲ οἱ ὄχλοι ἐφοβήθησαν καὶ ἐδόξασαν τὸν θεὸν τὸν δόντα ἐξουσίαν τοιαύτην τοῖς ἀνθρώποις.
RP2018
Ἰδόντες δὲ οἱ ὄχλοι ἐθαύμασαν, καὶ ἐδόξασαν τὸν θεόν, τὸν δόντα ἐξουσίαν τοιαύτην τοῖς ἀνθρώποις.
TR-Boyd
Ἰδόντες δὲ οἱ ὄχλοι ἐθαύμασαν, καὶ ἐδόξασαν τὸν Θεόν, τὸν δόντα ἐξουσίαν τοιαύτην τοῖς ἀνθρώποις.
SCR1894
ιδοντες δε οι οχλοι εθαυμασαν και εδοξασαν τον θεον τον δοντα εξουσιαν τοιαυτην τοις ανθρωποις

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  • Luke 7:16A sense of awe swept over all of them, and they glorified God. “A great prophet has appeared among us!” they said. “God has visited His people!”
  • Matthew 15:31The crowd was amazed when they saw the mute speaking, the crippled restored, the lame walking, and the blind seeing. And they glorified the God of Israel.
  • Acts 4:21After further threats they let them go. They could not find a way to punish them, because all the people were glorifying God for what had happened.
  • Luke 17:15When one of them saw that he was healed, he came back, praising God in a loud voice.
  • Mark 2:12And immediately the man got up, picked up his mat, and walked out in front of them all. As a result, they were all astounded and glorified God, saying, “We have never seen anything like this!”
  • Luke 23:47When the centurion saw what had happened, he gave glory to God, saying, “Surely this was a righteous man.”
  • John 15:8This is to My Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, proving yourselves to be My disciples.
  • Luke 5:25–26And immediately the man stood up before them, took what he had been lying on, and went home glorifying God. Everyone was taken with amazement and glorified God. They were filled with awe and said, “We have seen…
  • Acts 11:18When they heard this, their objections were put to rest, and they glorified God, saying, “So then, God has granted even the Gentiles repentance unto life.”
  • Galatians 1:24And they glorified God because of me.
  • Luke 13:13Then He placed His hands on her, and immediately she straightened up and began to glorify God.
  • Matthew 28:18Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.
  • Matthew 12:23The crowds were astounded and asked, “Could this be the Son of David?”
  • Matthew 5:16In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
  • Acts 21:20When they heard this, they glorified God. Then they said to Paul, “You see, brother, how many thousands of Jews have believed, and all of them are zealous for the law.
  • Mark 7:37The people were utterly astonished and said, “He has done all things well! He makes even the deaf hear and the mute speak!”

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