Matthew 8:17 kjv — That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our s…

King James Version

"That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses."

— Matthew 8:17, King James Version

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Matthew 8 — Context

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And when Jesus was come into Peter’s house, he saw his wife’s mother laid, and sick of a fever.

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And he touched her hand, and the fever left her: and she arose, and ministered unto them.

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When the even was come, they brought unto him many that were possessed with devils: and he cast out the spirits with his word, and healed all that were sick:

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That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses.

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Now when Jesus saw great multitudes about him, he gave commandment to depart unto the other side.

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And a certain scribe came, and said unto him, Master, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.

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And Jesus saith unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.

Matthew 8:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 8:17 say?
Matthew 8:17 in the King James Version reads: “That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses.”
Where is Matthew 8:17 in the Bible?
Matthew 8:17 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 8, verse 17.
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 8:17.
What translation should I read Matthew 8:17 in?
Matthew 8:17 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 8:17?
Matthew 8:17 reads (KJV): “That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses.” 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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