Matthew 9:9

“And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him.”

"And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him." - Matthew 9:9
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What does Matthew 9:9 mean?

Matthew 9:9 in the King James Version of the Bible states, "And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him." This verse is a significant moment in the life of…

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The Call to Follow: A Journey of Transformation

In the tapestry of the Gospel, there are countless threads woven together to tell the story of redemption, grace, and discipleship. Among these threads, Matthew 9:9 stands out as a transformative moment not just for Matthew, the tax collector, but for all who hear the call of…

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A Prayer for a Willing Heart to Follow Christ

Dear Heavenly Father, We humbly come before you, acknowledging your sovereignty and grace. In this sacred moment, we reflect upon the words of Your Son, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, as recorded in the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 9, verse 9, "And as Jesus passed forth from…

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Matthew 9:9 - "¶ And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him."
Matthew 9:9-13 - "As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector’s booth. “Follow me,” he told him, and Matthew got up and followed him. While Jesus was having dinner at Matthew’s house, many tax collectors and sinners came and ate with him and his disciples. When the Pharisees saw this, they asked his disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?” On hearing this, Jesus said, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”"
"As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector’s booth. “Follow me,” he told him, and Matthew got up and followed him. While Jesus was having dinner at Matthew’s house, many tax collectors and sinners came and ate with him and his disciples. When the Pharisees saw this, they asked his disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?” On hearing this, Jesus said, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”" - Matthew 9:9-13
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Matthew 9:7 - "And he arose, and departed to his house."
Matthew 9:26 - "And the fame hereof went abroad into all that land."
Matthew 5:9 - "Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 13:9 - "Who hath ears to hear, let him hear."
Matthew 12:9 - "And when he was departed thence, he went into their synagogue:"
Matthew 26:9 - "For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor."
Matthew 9:19 - "And Jesus arose, and followed him, and so did his disciples."
Matthew 15:9 - "But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men."
Matthew 9:3 - "And, behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth."
Matthew 10:9 - "Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses,"
Matthew 9:31 - "But they, when they were departed, spread abroad his fame in all that country."
Matthew 9:1 - "And he entered into a ship, and passed over, and came into his own city."
Matthew 9:34 - "But the Pharisees said, He casteth out devils through the prince of the devils."
Matthew 9:32 - "¶ As they went out, behold, they brought to him a dumb man possessed with a devil."
Matthew 1:9 - "And Ozias begat Joatham; and Joatham begat Achaz; and Achaz begat Ezekias;"
Matthew 9:29 - "Then touched he their eyes, saying, According to your faith be it unto you."