Matthew 9:8 bbe — But when the people saw it they were full of fear, and gave glory to God who had given such authority to men.

Bible in Basic English

"But when the people saw it they were full of fear, and gave glory to God who had given such authority to men."

— Matthew 9:8, Bible in Basic English

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Matthew 9 — Context

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For which is the simpler, to say, You have forgiveness for your sins; or to say, Get up and go?

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But so that you may see that on earth the Son of man has authority for the forgiveness of sins, (then said he to the man who was ill,) Get up, and take up your bed, and go to your house.

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And he got up and went away to his house.

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But when the people saw it they were full of fear, and gave glory to God who had given such authority to men.

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And when Jesus was going from there, he saw a man whose name was Matthew, seated at the place where taxes were taken; and he said to him, Come after me. And he got up and went after him.

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And it came about, when he was in the house taking food, that a number of tax-farmers and sinners came and took their places with Jesus and his disciples.

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And when the Pharisees saw it, they said to his disciples, Why does your Master take food with tax-farmers and sinners?

Matthew 9:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 9:8 say?
Matthew 9:8 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But when the people saw it they were full of fear, and gave glory to God who had given such authority to men.”
Where is Matthew 9:8 in the Bible?
Matthew 9:8 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 9, verse 8.
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 9:8.
What translation should I read Matthew 9:8 in?
Matthew 9:8 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 9:8?
Matthew 9:8 reads (BBE): “But when the people saw it they were full of fear, and gave glory to God who had given such authority to men.” 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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