Matthew 8:19 akjv — And a certain scribe came, and said to him, Master, I will follow you wherever you go.

American King James Version

"And a certain scribe came, and said to him, Master, I will follow you wherever you go. "

— Matthew 8:19, American King James Version

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Matthew 8 — Context

16

When the even was come, they brought to 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 Isaiah the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bore our sicknesses. ¶

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

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And a certain scribe came, and said to him, Master, I will follow you wherever you go.

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

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And another of his disciples said to him, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.

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But Jesus said to him, Follow me; and let the dead bury their dead. ¶

Matthew 8:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 8:19 say?
Matthew 8:19 in the American King James Version reads: “And a certain scribe came, and said to him, Master, I will follow you wherever you go. ”
Where is Matthew 8:19 in the Bible?
Matthew 8:19 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 8, verse 19.
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 8:19.
What translation should I read Matthew 8:19 in?
Matthew 8:19 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 8:19?
Matthew 8:19 reads (AKJV): “And a certain scribe came, and said to him, Master, I will follow you wherever you go. ” 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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