Matthew 9:1-13
King James Version (KJV) in aqua Blue
Alternate Word Pictures with Reiterations Version (AWPR) in Yellow
My Comments are in Green
1 And he
entered into a ship, and passed over, and came into his own city. (KJV)
1) And boarding and entering into the boat - sailing vessel,
He passed through entirely over and
(publicly appearing) came into
His own (walled) city - (walled) town.
(AWPR)
[Note: The early Greek text from which this above is translated,
when it speaks of His returning to His own city,
is in regard to where He was last registered with the
Roman Census for tax purposes. This appears to be
Capernaum. ]
1) And boarding and entering into the boat - sailing vessel,
He passed through entirely over and
(publicly appearing) came into
His own (walled) city - (walled) town.
(AWPR)
[Note: The early Greek text from which this above is translated,
when it speaks of His returning to His own city,
is in regard to where He was last registered with the
Roman Census for tax purposes. This appears to be
Capernaum. ]
2 And, behold, they
brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their
faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be
forgiven thee. (KJV)
2) And behold, look and see:
they bore up and brought up alongside to Him
a paralytic upon a reclining cot - a reclining couch
cast out - thrown out - [flattened out].
And Jesus / Yeshua seeing and beholding
the believing and trusting faith of them,
He said to the paralytic,
'Be confident and of a cheerful mind, child.
The wicked sins of you
have been dismissed, removed, and sent
away (from) you / have been forgiven you.
(AWPR)
[Note: The above cot being described with its legs
cast away, is something I take to be at MOST as a piece
of furniture, is a very short or even no-leg version of the
Roman Reclining Couch or Triclinium.
I take that the Jewish version described in this particular
historical account was distinct and likely being
a series of wooden planks with handles cut into and
perhaps lacquered over. To this would be added
a thin but removable mattress on top, so the mat could
be rolled. What I find unique in this history, is the similarity
to modern times, in which this cot appears to be an early
version of what later became known as a "scoop stretcher."
In comparing this bedding with that in John's Gospel,
this particular bedding was more permanent, and
not meant to be entirely rolled up and carried away.
The Greek in this verse suggest that specially cut blocks
of wood could have inhabited the (what I believe to likely
have been lacquered) holes in the wood, that were
( as I previously stated) also used for handles by those
converting the device into a stretcher. He would then
have to carry the ancient scoop stretcher in one hand,
and his thin mattress converted into a bed roll
under his other arm to carry it away. Considering the
of wars and earthquakes the Jews suffered, it would
have been intended as for someone in dire need of
saving, having been rescued by family, friends, or
neighbors truly wanting to see him saved. That ambulatory
rescue minded intent was not lost on Jesus or those present
who witnessed and did not prevent his dramatic
appearance before the LORD in such a fashion. That is
how I personally view the bed this historical account as
having intended. Likely this account is the same as that
described in Mark 2:1-12, Luke 5:17-26
where the man's friend cut through the roof of what was
de jure the "house" of worship, the synagogue,
which latter word in itself was then taken to mean a group
of people more than any building in New Testament usage.
-- Brianroy]
2) And behold, look and see:
they bore up and brought up alongside to Him
a paralytic upon a reclining cot - a reclining couch
cast out - thrown out - [flattened out].
And Jesus / Yeshua seeing and beholding
the believing and trusting faith of them,
He said to the paralytic,
'Be confident and of a cheerful mind, child.
The wicked sins of you
have been dismissed, removed, and sent
away (from) you / have been forgiven you.
(AWPR)
[Note: The above cot being described with its legs
cast away, is something I take to be at MOST as a piece
of furniture, is a very short or even no-leg version of the
Roman Reclining Couch or Triclinium.
I take that the Jewish version described in this particular
historical account was distinct and likely being
a series of wooden planks with handles cut into and
perhaps lacquered over. To this would be added
a thin but removable mattress on top, so the mat could
be rolled. What I find unique in this history, is the similarity
to modern times, in which this cot appears to be an early
version of what later became known as a "scoop stretcher."
In comparing this bedding with that in John's Gospel,
this particular bedding was more permanent, and
not meant to be entirely rolled up and carried away.
The Greek in this verse suggest that specially cut blocks
of wood could have inhabited the (what I believe to likely
have been lacquered) holes in the wood, that were
( as I previously stated) also used for handles by those
converting the device into a stretcher. He would then
have to carry the ancient scoop stretcher in one hand,
and his thin mattress converted into a bed roll
under his other arm to carry it away. Considering the
of wars and earthquakes the Jews suffered, it would
have been intended as for someone in dire need of
saving, having been rescued by family, friends, or
neighbors truly wanting to see him saved. That ambulatory
rescue minded intent was not lost on Jesus or those present
who witnessed and did not prevent his dramatic
appearance before the LORD in such a fashion. That is
how I personally view the bed this historical account as
having intended. Likely this account is the same as that
described in Mark 2:1-12, Luke 5:17-26
where the man's friend cut through the roof of what was
de jure the "house" of worship, the synagogue,
which latter word in itself was then taken to mean a group
of people more than any building in New Testament usage.
-- Brianroy]
3 And, behold, certain of
the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth. (KJV)
3) And behold, look and see:
some certain ones of the Scribes said in - within
themselves, 'This blasphemes!'
(AWPR)
3) And behold, look and see:
some certain ones of the Scribes said in - within
themselves, 'This blasphemes!'
(AWPR)
4 And Jesus knowing their
thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts? (KJV)
4) And Jesus seeing and beholding
the inward violent passions and thoughts of the minds of them,
He said,
'In order to what (end or purpose) - Wherefore - Why
do you in violent inward passions and thoughts of the mind
think malicious evil in the hearts of you?
(AWPR)
4) And Jesus seeing and beholding
the inward violent passions and thoughts of the minds of them,
He said,
'In order to what (end or purpose) - Wherefore - Why
do you in violent inward passions and thoughts of the mind
think malicious evil in the hearts of you?
(AWPR)
5 For whether is easier,
to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and walk? (KJV)
5) Because - For what
is good and less wearisome - is good and less of a beating -
is easier?
To say,
"The sins have been dismissed, removed, and sent away
(from) you / have been forgiven you";
or to say,
"Rise up (and stand) and walk about?"
(AWPR)
5) Because - For what
is good and less wearisome - is good and less of a beating -
is easier?
To say,
"The sins have been dismissed, removed, and sent away
(from) you / have been forgiven you";
or to say,
"Rise up (and stand) and walk about?"
(AWPR)
6 But that ye may know
that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the
sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house. (KJV)
6) Then, in order that you may behold and see that
the Son of Man has - holds - possesses and continues to possess
that authority - that power of right and might to do or not do
upon the Earth,
to dismiss, remove, send away - to forgive sins...'
Then, at that time, He lays down definite words and
says to the paralytic,
'Having risen upright (to stand up), [cf. John 5:19-20]
take, lift up, raise and carry away
your reclining cot - your recling couch,
and go discreetly into the house of you.'
(AWPR)
6) Then, in order that you may behold and see that
the Son of Man has - holds - possesses and continues to possess
that authority - that power of right and might to do or not do
upon the Earth,
to dismiss, remove, send away - to forgive sins...'
Then, at that time, He lays down definite words and
says to the paralytic,
'Having risen upright (to stand up), [cf. John 5:19-20]
take, lift up, raise and carry away
your reclining cot - your recling couch,
and go discreetly into the house of you.'
(AWPR)
7 And he arose, and
departed to his house. (KJV)
7) And rising up (and standing),
he departed and went away into the house of him.
(AWPR)
7) And rising up (and standing),
he departed and went away into the house of him.
(AWPR)
8 But when the multitudes
saw it, they marvelled, and glorified God, which had given such power unto men. (KJV)
8) Then, having seen and beheld -
[Then having come to know by sight these things]
the crowds were struck with admiration and awe -
the crowds marvelled,
8) Then, having seen and beheld -
[Then having come to know by sight these things]
the crowds were struck with admiration and awe -
the crowds marvelled,
and rendered thoughtful recognition, honor, and praise -
and glorified
GOD, He of His own good will and accord giving
such authority - power of right and might to do or not do
as this kind of sort to men.
(AWPR)
and glorified
GOD, He of His own good will and accord giving
such authority - power of right and might to do or not do
as this kind of sort to men.
(AWPR)
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. (KJV)
9) And passing along and disappearing from there in that place,
Jesus beheld and saw a man sitting down upon the
End Destination Toll Tax Booth
[Note:
Located at the end or completion of a Roman Highway,
located at the Roman Highway's entrance into the
end destination city. Obviously requiring more than one,
perhaps several or more to always be on hand in multiple
booths just as in modern times, and accompanied by soldiers.
-- Brianroy]
called Matthew,
and lays down definite words and says to him,
'Follow along and accompany Me (in the way).'
And rising up (and standing),
he followed along and accompanied Him (in the way).
(AWPR)
9) And passing along and disappearing from there in that place,
Jesus beheld and saw a man sitting down upon the
End Destination Toll Tax Booth
[Note:
Located at the end or completion of a Roman Highway,
located at the Roman Highway's entrance into the
end destination city. Obviously requiring more than one,
perhaps several or more to always be on hand in multiple
booths just as in modern times, and accompanied by soldiers.
-- Brianroy]
called Matthew,
and lays down definite words and says to him,
'Follow along and accompany Me (in the way).'
And rising up (and standing),
he followed along and accompanied Him (in the way).
(AWPR)
10 And it came to pass, as
Jesus sat at meat in the house, behold, many publicans and sinners came and sat
down with him and his disciples. (KJV)
10) And it came into being
He was lying down and reclining in the house;
and behold, look and see:
many End Destination Toll Tax Collectors
and wicked sinners
having come forth (and making a public appearance)
were lying down and reclining together
[as for a meal]
with Jesus and the disciples - pupils - learners of Him.
(AWPR)
10) And it came into being
He was lying down and reclining in the house;
and behold, look and see:
many End Destination Toll Tax Collectors
and wicked sinners
having come forth (and making a public appearance)
were lying down and reclining together
[as for a meal]
with Jesus and the disciples - pupils - learners of Him.
(AWPR)
11 And when the Pharisees
saw it, they said unto his disciples, Why eateth your Master with publicans and
sinners? (KJV)
11) And having seen and beheld (this),
the Pharisees said to the Disciples of Him,
'Through what (reason or purpose) - Why
in the midst of and with
End Destination Toll Tax Collectors and wicked sinners
eats the Teacher of you?'
(AWPR)
11) And having seen and beheld (this),
the Pharisees said to the Disciples of Him,
'Through what (reason or purpose) - Why
in the midst of and with
End Destination Toll Tax Collectors and wicked sinners
eats the Teacher of you?'
(AWPR)
12 But when Jesus heard
that, he said unto them, They that be whole need not a physician, but they that
are sick. (KJV)
12) Then Jesus / Yeshua, having intently listened and heard,
He said to them,
'Those being strong [and healthy]
certainly do not
have - hold - possess and continue to possess
deficiency and need - an indebtedness (as a need to have)
of a healer - of a physician,
but those
having - holding - possessing and continuing to possess
an illness.'
(AWPR)
12) Then Jesus / Yeshua, having intently listened and heard,
He said to them,
'Those being strong [and healthy]
certainly do not
have - hold - possess and continue to possess
deficiency and need - an indebtedness (as a need to have)
of a healer - of a physician,
but those
having - holding - possessing and continuing to possess
an illness.'
(AWPR)
13 But go ye and learn what
that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call
the righteous, but sinners to repentance. (KJV)
13) Then, having passed through and gone,
learn what it is.
I desire - will - endeavor mercy and kind compassion,
and certainly not sacrifice:
because I certainly did not come forth (so as to make a public
appearance) to call - summon - invite Righteous (ones),
but Sinners into repentance.'
(AWPR)
13) Then, having passed through and gone,
learn what it is.
I desire - will - endeavor mercy and kind compassion,
and certainly not sacrifice:
because I certainly did not come forth (so as to make a public
appearance) to call - summon - invite Righteous (ones),
but Sinners into repentance.'
(AWPR)
Disclaimer: The Alternate Word Pictures with Reiterations (AWPR) translation, translation mine, should be used as a Bible Study Aid only, and it is recommended that a direct literal translation or the King James Bible be used for regular and ecclesiastical purposes, and that the AWPR be used in association only as a Bible study aid so as to help the reader / user in their Bible Studying to clarify context and Scriptural Intent, and to get the full context and understanding into the English from out of the ancient Greek in which this New Testament passage was first written. Thanks. -- Brianroy
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