Matthew 9:2

Matthew 9:1 bbe — And he got into a boat and went across and came to his town.

Bible in Basic English

"And he got into a boat and went across and came to his town."

— Matthew 9:1, Bible in Basic English

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Matthew 9:1 in Other Translations

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KJV
“And he entered into a ship, and passed over, and came into his own city.”
King James Version · Read this chapter in KJV
ASV
“And he entered into a boat, and crossed over, and came into his own city. ”
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WEB
“He entered into a boat, and crossed over, and came into his own city.”
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NET
“Healing and Forgiving a Paralytic After getting into a boat he crossed to the other side and came to his own town.”
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Matthew 9 — Context

And he got into a boat and went across and came to his town.

And they took to him a man stretched on a bed who had no power of moving; and Jesus, seeing their faith, said to the man who was ill, Son, take heart; you have forgiveness for your sins.

And some of the scribes said among themselves, This man has no respect for God.

And Jesus, having knowledge of what was in their minds, said, Why are your thoughts evil?

Matthew 9:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 9:1 say?

Matthew 9:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And he got into a boat and went across and came to his town.”

Where is Matthew 9:1 in the Bible?

Matthew 9:1 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 9, verse 1.

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 9:1.

What translation should I read Matthew 9:1 in?

Matthew 9:1 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 9:1?

Matthew 9:1 reads (BBE): “And he got into a boat and went across and came to his town.” 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.

Matthew 9:1 bbe — And he got into a boat and went across and came to his town.

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Matthew 9:1 in Other Translations

Matthew 9 — Context

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