Matthew 8:16 nasb — When evening came, they brought to Him many who were demon-possessed; and He cast out the spirits with a word, and heal…

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"When evening came, they brought to Him many who were demon-possessed; and He cast out the spirits with a word, and healed all who were ill."

— Matthew 8:16, NASB

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Matthew 8 — Context

13

And Jesus said to the centurion, "Go; it shall be done for you as you have believed." And the servant was healed that very moment.

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When Jesus came into Peter's home, He saw his mother-in-law lying sick in bed with a fever.

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He touched her hand, and the fever left her; and she got up and waited on Him.

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When evening came, they brought to Him many who were demon-possessed; and He cast out the spirits with a word, and healed all who were ill.

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This was to fulfill what was spoken through Isaiah the prophet: "HE HIMSELF TOOK OUR INFIRMITIES AND CARRIED AWAY OUR DISEASES."

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Now when Jesus saw a crowd around Him, He gave orders to depart to the other side of the sea.

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Then a scribe came and said to Him, "Teacher, I will follow You wherever You go."

Matthew 8:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 8:16 say?
Matthew 8:16 in the NASB reads: “When evening came, they brought to Him many who were demon-possessed; and He cast out the spirits with a word, and healed all who were ill.”
Where is Matthew 8:16 in the Bible?
Matthew 8:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 8, verse 16.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 8:16.
What translation should I read Matthew 8:16 in?
Matthew 8:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 8:16?
Matthew 8:16 reads (NASB): “When evening came, they brought to Him many who were demon-possessed; and He cast out the spirits with a word, and healed all who were ill.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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