Matthew 8:16 web — When evening came, they brought to him many possessed with demons. He cast out the spirits with a word, and healed all…

World English Bible

"When evening came, they brought to him many possessed with demons. He cast out the spirits with a word, and healed all who were sick;"

— Matthew 8:16, World English Bible

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Matthew 8 — Context

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Jesus said to the centurion, "Go your way. Let it be done for you as you have believed." His servant was healed in that hour.

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When Jesus came into Peter's house, he saw his wife's mother lying sick with a fever.

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He touched her hand, and the fever left her. She got up and served him.

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When evening came, they brought to him many possessed with demons. He cast out the spirits with a word, and healed all who were sick;

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that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through Isaiah the prophet, saying: "He took our infirmities, and bore our diseases."

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Now when Jesus saw great multitudes around him, he gave the order to depart to the other side.

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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 World English Bible reads: “When evening came, they brought to him many possessed with demons. He cast 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 (WEB): “When evening came, they brought to him many possessed with demons. He cast 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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