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Matthew 9:35 (CEV)

Jesus went to every town and village. He taught in their synagogues and preached the good news about God's kingdom. Jesus also healed every kind of disease and sickness.

Matthew 9:3 (CEV)

Some teachers of the Law of Moses said to themselves, “Jesus must think he is God!”

Matthew 9:30 (CEV)

They were able to see, and Jesus strictly warned them not to tell anyone about him.

Matthew 9:31 (CEV)

But they left and talked about him to everyone in that part of the country.

Matthew 9:32 (CEV)

As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, some people brought to him a man who could not talk because a demon was in him.

Matthew 9:33 (CEV)

After Jesus had forced the demon out, the man started talking. The crowds were so amazed they began saying, “Nothing like this has ever happened in Israel!”

Matthew 9:34 (CEV)

But the Pharisees said, “The leader of the demons gives him the power to force out demons.”

Matthew 9:36 (CEV)

When he saw the crowds, he felt sorry for them. They were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.

Matthew 9:37 (CEV)

He said to his disciples, “A large crop is in the fields, but there are only a few workers.

Matthew 9:38 (CEV)

Ask the Lord in charge of the harvest to send out workers to bring it in.”

Matthew 9:1 (CEV)

Jesus got into a boat and crossed back over to the town where he lived.

Matthew 9:2 (CEV)

Some people soon brought to him a man lying on a mat because he could not walk. When Jesus saw how much faith they had, he said to the man, “My friend, don't worry! Your sins are forgiven.”

Matthew 9:4 (CEV)

But Jesus knew what was in their minds, and he said, “Why are you thinking such evil things?

Matthew 9:5 (CEV)

Is it easier for me to tell this man his sins are forgiven or to tell him to get up and walk?

Matthew 9:6 (CEV)

But I will show you that the Son of Man has the right to forgive sins here on earth.” So Jesus said to the man, “Get up! Pick up your mat and go on home.”

Matthew 9:8 (CEV)

When the crowds saw this, they were afraid and praised God for giving such authority to people.

Matthew 9:9 (CEV)

As Jesus was leaving, he saw a tax collector named Matthew sitting at the place for paying taxes. Jesus said to him, “Follow me.” Matthew got up and went with him.

Matthew 9:10 (CEV)

Later, Jesus and his disciples were having dinner at Matthew's house. Many tax collectors and other sinners were also there.

Matthew 9:11 (CEV)

Some Pharisees asked Jesus' disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and other sinners?”

Matthew 9:12 (CEV)

Jesus heard them and answered, “Healthy people don't need a doctor, but sick people do.

Go and learn what the Scriptures mean when they say, ‘Instead of offering sacrifices to me, I want you to be merciful to others.’ I didn't come to invite good people to be my followers. I came to invite sinners.”

Matthew 9:14 (CEV)

Some followers of John the Baptist came and asked Jesus, “Why do we and the Pharisees often go without eating, while your disciples never do?”

Matthew 9:15 (CEV)

Jesus answered: The friends of a bridegroom aren't sad while he is still with them. But the time will come when he will be taken from them. Then they will go without eating.

Matthew 9:16 (CEV)

No one uses a new piece of cloth to patch old clothes. The patch would shrink and tear a bigger hole.