Matthew 9:30 bbe — And their eyes were made open. And Jesus said to them sharply, Let no man have knowledge of it.

Bible in Basic English

"And their eyes were made open. And Jesus said to them sharply, Let no man have knowledge of it."

— Matthew 9:30, Bible in Basic English

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Matthew 9 — Context

27

And when Jesus went on from there, two blind men came after him, crying out, Have mercy on us, you Son of David.

28

And when he had come into the house, the blind men came to him; and Jesus said to them, Have you faith that I am able to do this? They said to him, Yes, Lord.

29

Then he put his hand on their eyes, saying, As your faith is, let it be done to you.

30

And their eyes were made open. And Jesus said to them sharply, Let no man have knowledge of it.

31

But they went out and gave news of him in all that land.

32

And while they were going away, there came to him a man without the power of talking, and with an evil spirit.

33

And when the evil spirit had been sent out, the man had the power of talking: and they were all surprised, saying, Such a thing has never been seen in Israel.

Matthew 9:30 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 9:30 say?
Matthew 9:30 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And their eyes were made open. And Jesus said to them sharply, Let no man have knowledge of it.”
Where is Matthew 9:30 in the Bible?
Matthew 9:30 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 9, verse 30.
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 9:30.
What translation should I read Matthew 9:30 in?
Matthew 9:30 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 9:30?
Matthew 9:30 reads (BBE): “And their eyes were made open. And Jesus said to them sharply, Let no man have knowledge of it.” 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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