Matthew 9:9 nasb — As Jesus went on from there, He saw a man called Matthew, sitting in the tax collector's booth; and He *said to him, "F…

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"As Jesus went on from there, He saw a man called Matthew, sitting in the tax collector's booth; and He *said to him, "Follow Me!" And he got up and followed Him."

— Matthew 9:9, NASB

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Matthew 9 — Context

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"But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins"--then He *said to the paralytic, "Get up, pick up your bed and go home."

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And he got up and went home.

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But when the crowds saw this, they were awestruck, and glorified God, who had given such authority to men.

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As Jesus went on from there, He saw a man called Matthew, sitting in the tax collector's booth; and He *said to him, "Follow Me!" And he got up and followed Him.

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Then it happened that as Jesus was reclining at the table in the house, behold, many tax collectors and sinners came and were dining with Jesus and His disciples.

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When the Pharisees saw this, they said to His disciples, "Why is your Teacher eating with the tax collectors and sinners?"

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But when Jesus heard this, He said, "It is not those who are healthy who need a physician, but those who are sick.

Matthew 9:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 9:9 say?
Matthew 9:9 in the NASB reads: “As Jesus went on from there, He saw a man called Matthew, sitting in the tax collector's booth; and He *said to him, "Follow Me!" And he got up and followed Him.”
Where is Matthew 9:9 in the Bible?
Matthew 9:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 9, verse 9.
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 9:9.
What translation should I read Matthew 9:9 in?
Matthew 9:9 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 9:9?
Matthew 9:9 reads (NASB): “As Jesus went on from there, He saw a man called Matthew, sitting in the tax collector's booth; and He *said to him, "Follow Me!" And he got up and followed Him.” 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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