Matthew 9:19

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And Jesus arose, and followed him, and [so did] his disciples.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Yeshua, with his talmidim, got up and followed him.

Berean Standard Bible:

So Jesus got up and went with him, along with His disciples.

American Standard Version:

And Jesus arose, and followed him, and so did his disciples.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And{G2532} Jesus{G2424} arose{G1453}, and followed{G190} him{G846}, and{G2532} so did his{G846} disciples{G3101}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Acts 10:38

  • How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.

Matthew 8:7

  • And Jesus saith unto him, I will come and heal him.

John 4:34

  • Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.

Galatians 6:9

  • And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

Galatians 6:10

  • As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all [men], especially unto them who are of the household of faith.

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Commentary for Matthew 9:19

Matthew 9:19 is a verse that captures a moment within the larger narrative of Jesus' ministry in the region of Galilee. The verse itself is succinct, stating, "And Jesus arose, and followed him, and [so did] his disciples." This verse is part of the account where Jairus, a synagogue leader, approaches Jesus to heal his dying daughter. The historical context places this event during the period of Jesus' public life, where he was actively teaching, healing, and performing miracles.

The themes present in this verse include faith, urgency, and the following of Jesus. Jairus exhibits great faith by seeking out Jesus, a faith that is rewarded by Jesus' immediate response. The urgency is evident as Jesus rises and follows Jairus without delay, indicating the importance of the situation and the compassion Jesus feels for the distressed father. The verse also highlights the communal aspect of discipleship; Jesus' followers, the disciples, accompany him, demonstrating their commitment to learning from and emulating their teacher.

In summary, Matthew 9:19 reflects the themes of faith in Jesus' power to heal, the urgency of responding to human need, and the collective journey of discipleship. It shows Jesus' readiness to engage with the community's religious leaders and his willingness to interrupt his current activities to attend to an individual in crisis, thereby revealing his priorities and the nature of his mission.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: G2532
    There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καί
    Transliteration: kaí
    Pronunciation: kahee
    Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
  2. Strong's Number: G2424
    There are 935 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Ἰησοῦς
    Transliteration: Iēsoûs
    Pronunciation: ee-ay-sooce'
    Description: of Hebrew origin (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ); Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites:--Jesus.
  3. Strong's Number: G1453
    There are 135 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐγείρω
    Transliteration: egeírō
    Pronunciation: eg-i'-ro
    Description: probably akin to the base of ἀγορά (through the idea of collecting one's faculties); to waken (transitively or intransitively), i.e. rouse (literally, from sleep, from sitting or lying, from disease, from death; or figuratively, from obscurity, inactivity, ruins, nonexistence):--awake, lift (up), raise (again, up), rear up, (a-)rise (again, up), stand, take up.
  4. Strong's Number: G190
    There are 939 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀκολουθέω
    Transliteration: akolouthéō
    Pronunciation: ak-ol-oo-theh'-o
    Description: from Α (as a particle of union) and (a road); properly, to be in the same way with, i.e. to accompany (specially, as a disciple):--follow, reach.
  5. Strong's Number: G846
    There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: αὐτός
    Transliteration: autós
    Pronunciation: ow-tos'
    Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ.
  6. Strong's Number: G3101
    There are 252 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μαθητής
    Transliteration: mathētḗs
    Pronunciation: math-ay-tes'
    Description: from μανθάνω; a learner, i.e. pupil:--disciple.