Matthew 9:8 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

⁸ But when the large crowds saw [what had happened], they were filled with deep reverence and gave honor to God for giving such authority to men.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁸ But when the multitudes saw it, they marvelled, and glorified God, which had given such power unto men.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁸ When the crowds saw it, they were struck with fear and awe; and they recognized God and praised and thanked Him, Who had given such power and authority to men.

American Standard Version (1901)

⁸ But when the multitudes saw it, they were afraid, and glorified God, who had given such authority unto men.

Common English Bible

⁸ When the crowds saw what had happened, they were afraid and praised God, who had given such authority to human beings.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁸ Then the crowd, seeing this, was frightened, and they glorified God, who gave such power to men.

Matthew 9:8 Cross References

Luke 7:16

Then everyone was gripped with fear and gave honor to God, saying, “[Surely] a great prophet has arisen among us and God’s [presence] has come to His people.”

Matthew 15:31

so that the crowd marveled when they saw deaf-mutes talking, injured people healed, crippled people walking and blind people seeing. And they honored the God of the Israelites [for such great miracles].

Acts 4:21

And when the Council had threatened them some more, they [finally] released them because they could not find any reason to punish them. [Actually] they were worried about how the people felt [about the matter], since everybody was giving honor to God for the miracle that had been performed.

Luke 23:47

And when the military officer in charge of one hundred men saw what had happened, he honored God [by] saying, “Certainly this man had [always] done what was right.”

Luke 17:15

Then one of them, seeing he had been healed, returned and praised God in a loud voice.

Mark 2:12

So, he got up and immediately picked up his cot and walked out in front of them all, so that everyone was amazed and gave honor to God, saying, “We have never seen anything like this before.”

Galatians 1:24

So, they gave honor to God for [what He was doing through] me.

John 15:8

My Father is honored by your bearing much fruit and [thus] showing that you are my disciples.

Luke 13:13

Then He placed His hands on her and immediately she straightened up and praised God.

Acts 11:18

So, when the apostles and the brothers from Judea heard these things, they stopped arguing [See verse 2] and gave honor to God, saying, “[This means] that God has permitted the Gentiles also [as well as the Jews] to repent [i.e., change their hearts and lives] so they, too, could have [the promise of never ending] life.”

Acts 21:20

And when they heard [all] this, they gave honor to God, then said to Paul, “Brother, you can see how many thousands of Jewish believers [in Christ] there are [everywhere] and all of them are eager to observe the [requirements of the] Law of Moses.

Mark 7:37

And they were utterly amazed, saying, “He has done everything just right; He makes even the deaf to hear and the mute to speak.”

Matthew 28:18

Then Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth.

Matthew 12:23

All the crowds of people were amazed and said, “Can this [Jesus] be the son of David?”

Matthew 5:16

In that same way, you should allow your light [i.e., influence] to shine in front of people, so that they will see your good deeds and [be led to] honor your Father in heaven.

Matthew 9:7

So, the man got up and went home.

Luke 2:20

Then the shepherds returned [to their fields], honoring and praising God for everything they had heard and seen, for it all happened just as they had been told.

Luke 17:18

Did not anyone [else] come back to give praise to God, except this foreigner?”

Luke 18:43

And immediately his sight was restored and he followed Jesus, giving honor to God. And when all the people saw this, they [too] praised God.

2 Corinthians 9:13

Because you people have proven [yourselves] by this service, the poor Christians in Jerusalem will praise God for your obedient [spirit] in professing [commitment to] the Gospel of Christ, and for your generous contribution to them and to everyone else.

1 Peter 2:12

You should live such good lives before [unconverted] Gentiles, so that even though they accuse you of being evildoers, by seeing your good deeds, they will [be led to] honor God [for you] on the day He visits us again [i.e., to bring judgment].