Matthew 8:16 net — When it was evening, many demon-possessed people were brought to him. He drove out the spirits with a word, and healed…

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"When it was evening, many demon-possessed people were brought to him. He drove out the spirits with a word, and healed all who were sick."

— Matthew 8:16, NET Bible

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Matthew 8 — Context

13

Then Jesus said to the centurion,“Go; just as you believed, it will be done for you.” And the servant was healed at that hour.

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Healings at Peter’s House Now when Jesus entered Peter’s house, he saw his mother-in-law lying down, sick with a fever.

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He touched her hand, and the fever left her. Then she got up and began to serve them.

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When it was evening, many demon-possessed people were brought to him. He drove out the spirits with a word, and healed all who were sick.

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In this way what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah was fulfilled:“He took our weaknesses and carried our diseases.”

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Challenging Professed Followers Now when Jesus saw a large crowd around him, he gave orders to go to the other side of the lake.

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Then an expert in the law came to him and said,“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 NET Bible reads: “When it was evening, many demon-possessed people were brought to him. He drove out the spirits with a word, and healed all who were sick.”
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 (NET): “When it was evening, many demon-possessed people were brought to him. He drove out the spirits with a word, and healed all who were sick.” 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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