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and he healed them. <a href="/nlt/matthew/4.htm">New Living Translation</a> News about him spread as far as Syria, and people soon began bringing to him all who were sick. And whatever their sickness or disease, or if they were demon possessed or epileptic or paralyzed—he healed them all. <a href="/esv/matthew/4.htm">English Standard Version</a> So his fame spread throughout all Syria, and they brought him all the sick, those afflicted with various diseases and pains, those oppressed by demons, those having seizures, and paralytics, and he healed them. <a href="/bsb/matthew/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> News about Him spread all over Syria, and people brought to Him all who were ill with various diseases, those suffering acute pain, the demon-possessed, those having seizures, and the paralyzed, and He healed them. <a href="/blb/matthew/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the news of Him went out into all Syria. And they brought to Him all the sick having various diseases and oppressing pains, and being possessed by demons, and having seizures, and paralytics--and He healed them. <a href="/kjv/matthew/4.htm">King James Bible</a> And his fame went throughout all Syria: and they brought unto him all sick people that were taken with divers diseases and torments, and those which were possessed with devils, and those which were lunatick, and those that had the palsy; and he healed them. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/4.htm">New King James Version</a> Then His fame went throughout all Syria; and they brought to Him all sick people who were afflicted with various diseases and torments, and those who were demon-possessed, epileptics, and paralytics; and He healed them. <a href="/nasb_/matthew/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And the news about Him spread throughout Syria; and they brought to Him all who were ill, those suffering with various diseases and severe pain, demon-possessed, people with epilepsy, and people who were paralyzed; and He healed them. <a href="/nasb/matthew/4.htm">NASB 1995</a> The news about Him spread throughout all Syria; and they brought to Him all who were ill, those suffering with various diseases and pains, demoniacs, epileptics, paralytics; and He healed them. <a href="/nasb77/matthew/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And the news about Him went out into all Syria; and they brought to Him all who were ill, taken with various diseases and pains, demoniacs, epileptics, paralytics; and He healed them. <a href="/lsb/matthew/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And the news about Him spread throughout all Syria; and they brought to Him all who were ill, those suffering with various diseases and pains, demoniacs, epileptics, paralytics; and He healed them. <a href="/amp/matthew/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So the news about Him spread throughout all Syria; and they brought to Him all who were sick, those suffering with various diseases and pains, those under the power of demons, and epileptics, paralytics; and He healed them. <a href="/csb/matthew/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then the news about him spread throughout Syria. So they brought to him all those who were afflicted, those suffering from various diseases and intense pains, the demon-possessed, the epileptics, and the paralytics. And he healed them. <a href="/hcsb/matthew/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then the news about Him spread throughout Syria. So they brought to Him all those who were afflicted, those suffering from various diseases and intense pains, the demon-possessed, the epileptics, and the paralytics. And He healed them. <a href="/asv/matthew/4.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the report of him went forth into all Syria: and they brought unto him all that were sick, holden with divers diseases and torments, possessed with demons, and epileptic, and palsied; and he healed them. <a href="/cev/matthew/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> News about him spread all over Syria, and people with every kind of sickness or disease were brought to him. Some of them had a lot of demons in them, others were thought to be crazy, and still others could not walk. But Jesus healed them all. <a href="/erv/matthew/4.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the report of him went forth into all Syria: and they brought unto him all that were sick, holden with divers diseases and torments, possessed with devils, and epileptic, and palsied; and he healed them. <a href="/gwt/matthew/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The news about Jesus spread throughout Syria. People brought him everyone who was sick, those who suffered from any kind of disease or pain. They also brought epileptics, those who were paralyzed, and people possessed by demons, and he cured them all. <a href="/gnt/matthew/4.htm">Good News Translation</a> The news about him spread through the whole country of Syria, so that people brought to him all those who were sick, suffering from all kinds of diseases and disorders: people with demons, and epileptics, and paralyzed people--and Jesus healed them all. <a href="/isv/matthew/4.htm">International Standard Version</a> His fame spread throughout Syria, and people brought to him everyone who was sick—those afflicted with various diseases and pains, the demon-possessed, the epileptics, and the paralyzed—and he healed them. <a href="/net/matthew/4.htm">NET Bible</a> So a report about him spread throughout Syria. People brought to him all who suffered with various illnesses and afflictions, those who had seizures, paralytics, and those possessed by demons, and he healed them. <a href="/nheb/matthew/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And the report about him went out into all Syria, and they brought to him all who were sick, afflicted with various diseases and torments, possessed with demons, and epileptics, and paralytics; and he healed them. <a href="/wbt/matthew/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And his fame spread throughout all Syria: and they brought to him all sick people that were taken with diverse diseases and torments, and those who were possessed with demons, and those who were lunatic, and those that had the palsy; and he healed them. <a href="/wey/matthew/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Thus His fame spread through all Syria; and they brought all the sick to Him, the people who were suffering from various diseases and pains--demoniacs, epileptics, paralytics; and He cured them.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/matthew/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> News about Him spread all over Syria, and people brought to Him all who were ill with various diseases, those suffering acute pain, the demon-possessed, those having seizures, and the paralyzed, and He healed them. <a href="/web/matthew/4.htm">World English Bible</a> The report about him went out into all Syria. They brought to him all who were sick, afflicted with various diseases and torments, possessed with demons, epileptics, and paralytics; and he healed them. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and His fame went forth to all Syria, and they brought to Him all the ill having manifold oppressing diseases and torments—and demoniacs, and lunatics, and paralytics—and He healed them. <a href="/blb/matthew/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the news of Him went out into all Syria. And they brought to Him all the sick having various diseases and oppressing pains, and being possessed by demons, and having seizures, and paralytics--and He healed them. <a href="/ylt/matthew/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and his fame went forth to all Syria, and they brought to him all having ailments, pressed with manifold sicknesses and pains, and demoniacs, and lunatics, and paralytics, and he healed them. <a href="/slt/matthew/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And a report went forth of him into the whole of Syria: and they brought to him all those having injuries, being oppressed by various diseases, and trials, and being under the influence of a demon, and being lunatics, and paralytics, and he cured them.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And his fame went throughout all Syria, and they presented to him all sick people that were taken with divers diseases and torments, and such as were possessed by devils, and lunatics, and those that had palsy, and he cured them: <a href="/cpdv/matthew/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And reports of him went out to all of Syria, and they brought to him all those who had maladies, those who were in the grasp of various sicknesses and torments, and those who were in the hold of demons, and the mentally ill, and paralytics. And he cured them. <a href="/nabre/matthew/4.htm">New American Bible</a> His fame spread to all of Syria, and they brought to him all who were sick with various diseases and racked with pain, those who were possessed, lunatics, and paralytics, and he cured them. <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> So his fame spread throughout all Syria, and they brought to him all the sick, those who were afflicted with various diseases and pains, demoniacs, epileptics, and paralytics, and he cured them.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And his fame was heard throughout Syria; so they brought to him all who were badly afflicted with divers sickness, and those who were tormented with pains, and the insane, and the epileptics, and the cripples; and he healed them. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/4.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And his fame was heard in all Syria, and they brought to him all those who had become ill with various diseases, those who were afflicted with severe pain, and the demon possessed, and lunatics and paralytics, and he healed them.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/4.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And his fame went abroad into all Syria. And they brought to him all that were sick, those who were afflicted with various diseases and pains, and those who were possessed with demons, and lunatics, and paralytics; and he cured them. <a href="/godbey/matthew/4.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And His fame went forth into all Syria: and they brought Him all who were sick, afflicted with various diseases and torments, and the demonized, and the lunatics, and the paralytics; and He healed them. <a href="/haweis/matthew/4.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And there went out a report of him into all Syria: and they brought unto him all who had illness, the afflicted with various diseases and painful complaints, and the demoniacs, and lunatics, and paralytics; and he healed them. <a href="/mace/matthew/4.htm">Mace New Testament</a> so that his fame was spread over all Syria: and they brought unto him all sick people that were afflicted with any diseases or pains, demoniacs, lunatics, and paralytics; and he healed them. <a href="/wey/matthew/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Thus His fame spread through all Syria; and they brought all the sick to Him, the people who were suffering from various diseases and pains--demoniacs, epileptics, paralytics; and He cured them. <a href="/worrell/matthew/4.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And the report of Him went forth into all Syria; and they brought to Him all having ailments, afflicted with manifold diseases and torments, demoniacs, and lunatics, and paralytics; and He healed them. <a href="/worsley/matthew/4.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And his fame spread abroad into all Syria; and they brought unto Him all their sick, that laboured under various diseases and torments; even those who were possessed with devils, and lunatics, and paralytics; and he healed them: <a href="/parallel/matthew/4-24.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=795" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/4.htm">Jesus Heals the Multitudes</a> 23Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people. 24<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/189.htm" title="189: akoē (N-NFS) -- Hearing, faculty of hearing, ear; report, rumor. From akouo; hearing.">News</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">about Him</a> <a href="/greek/565.htm" title="565: apēlthen (V-AIA-3S) -- From apo and erchomai; to go off, aside or behind, literally or figuratively.">spread</a> <a href="/greek/3650.htm" title="3650: holēn (Adj-AFS) -- All, the whole, entire, complete. A primary word; whole or all, i.e. Complete, especially as noun or adverb.">all</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">over</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4947.htm" title="4947: Syrian (N-AFS) -- Syria, a great Roman imperial province, united with Cilicia. Probably of Hebrew origin; Syria, a region of Asia.">Syria,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4374.htm" title="4374: prosēnenkan (V-AIA-3P) -- From pros and phero; to bear towards, i.e. Lead to, tender, treat.">people brought</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">to Him</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pantas (Adj-AMP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">all</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">who</a> <a href="/greek/2560.htm" title="2560: kakōs (Adv) -- Badly, evilly, wrongly. From kakos; badly.">were ill</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echontas (V-PPA-AMP) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">with</a> <a href="/greek/4164.htm" title="4164: poikilais (Adj-DFP) -- Various, of different colors, diverse, various. Of uncertain derivation; motley, i.e. Various in character.">various</a> <a href="/greek/3554.htm" title="3554: nosois (N-DFP) -- A disease, malady, sickness. Of uncertain affinity; a malady.">diseases,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/4912.htm" title="4912: synechomenous (V-PPM/P-AMP) -- From sun and echo; to hold together, i.e. To compress or arrest; figuratively, to compel, perplex, afflict, preoccupy.">those suffering</a> <a href="/greek/931.htm" title="931: basanois (N-DFP) -- Torture, torment, examination by torture. Perhaps remotely from the same as basis; a touch-stone, i.e. torture.">acute pain,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/1139.htm" title="1139: daimonizomenous (V-PPM/P-AMP) -- To be possessed, be under the power of an evil-spirit or demon. Middle voice from daimon; to be exercised by a d?Mon.">the demon-possessed,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/4583.htm" title="4583: selēniazomenous (V-PPM/P-AMP) -- To be a lunatic, be moonstruck, epileptic. ">those having seizures,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3885.htm" title="3885: paralytikous (Adj-AMP) -- Afflicted with paralysis. From a derivative of paraluo; as if dissolved, i.e. paralytic.">the paralyzed—</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2323.htm" title="2323: etherapeusen (V-AIA-3S) -- From the same as therapon; to wait upon menially, i.e. to adore, or to relieve.">He healed</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autous (PPro-AM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them.</a> 25The large crowds that followed Him came from Galilee, the Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and beyond the Jordan.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/mark/1-32.htm">Mark 1:32-34</a> That evening, after sunset, people brought to Jesus all the sick and demon-possessed, / and the whole town gathered at the door. / And He healed many who were ill with various diseases and drove out many demons. But He would not allow the demons to speak, because they knew who He was. <a href="/luke/4-40.htm">Luke 4:40-41</a> At sunset, all who were ill with various diseases were brought to Jesus, and laying His hands on each one, He healed them. / Demons also came out of many people, shouting, “You are the Son of God!” But He rebuked the demons and would not allow them to speak, because they knew He was the Christ. <a href="/matthew/8-16.htm">Matthew 8:16-17</a> When evening came, many who were demon-possessed were brought to Jesus, and He drove out the spirits with a word and healed all the sick. / This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: “He took up our infirmities and carried our diseases.” <a href="/mark/3-10.htm">Mark 3:10-12</a> For He had healed so many that all who had diseases were pressing forward to touch Him. / And when the unclean spirits saw Him, they fell down before Him and cried out, “You are the Son of God!” / But He warned them sternly not to make Him known. <a href="/luke/6-17.htm">Luke 6:17-19</a> Then Jesus came down with them and stood on a level place. A large crowd of His disciples was there, along with a great number of people from all over Judea, Jerusalem, and the seacoast of Tyre and Sidon. / They had come to hear Him and to be healed of their diseases, and those troubled by unclean spirits were healed. / The entire crowd was trying to touch Him, because power was coming from Him and healing them all. <a href="/acts/10-38.htm">Acts 10:38</a> how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him. <a href="/matthew/9-35.htm">Matthew 9:35</a> Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness. <a href="/mark/6-54.htm">Mark 6:54-56</a> As soon as they got out of the boat, the people recognized Jesus / and ran through that whole region, carrying the sick on mats to wherever they heard He was. / And wherever He went—villages and towns and countrysides—they laid the sick in the marketplaces and begged Him just to let them touch the fringe of His cloak. And all who touched Him were healed. <a href="/luke/7-21.htm">Luke 7:21</a> At that very hour Jesus healed many people of their diseases, afflictions, and evil spirits, and He gave sight to many who were blind. <a href="/john/6-2.htm">John 6:2</a> A large crowd followed Him because they saw the signs He was performing on the sick. <a href="/acts/5-16.htm">Acts 5:16</a> Crowds also gathered from the towns around Jerusalem, bringing the sick and those tormented by unclean spirits, and all of them were healed. <a href="/isaiah/53-4.htm">Isaiah 53:4</a> Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted. <a href="/psalms/103-2.htm">Psalm 103:2-3</a> Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all His kind deeds— / He who forgives all your iniquities and heals all your diseases, <a href="/isaiah/35-5.htm">Isaiah 35:5-6</a> Then the eyes of the blind will be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped. / Then the lame will leap like a deer and the mute tongue will shout for joy. For waters will gush forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert. <a href="/exodus/15-26.htm">Exodus 15:26</a> saying, “If you will listen carefully to the voice of the LORD your God, and do what is right in His eyes, and pay attention to His commands, and keep all His statutes, then I will not bring on you any of the diseases I inflicted on the Egyptians. For I am the LORD who heals you.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And his fame went throughout all Syria: and they brought to him all sick people that were taken with divers diseases and torments, and those which were possessed with devils, and those which were lunatic, and those that had the palsy; and he healed them.his fame.<a href="/matthew/9-26.htm">Matthew 9:26,31</a> And the fame hereof went abroad into all that land… <a href="/matthew/14-1.htm">Matthew 14:1</a> At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus,<a href="/joshua/6-27.htm">Joshua 6:27</a> So the LORD was with Joshua; and his fame was noised throughout all the country.Syria.<a href="/2_samuel/8-6.htm">2 Samuel 8:6</a> Then David put garrisons in Syria of Damascus: and the Syrians became servants to David, and brought gifts. And the LORD preserved David whithersoever he went.<a href="/luke/2-2.htm">Luke 2:2</a> (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)<a href="/acts/15-23.htm">Acts 15:23,41</a> And they wrote letters by them after this manner; The apostles and elders and brethren send greeting unto the brethren which are of the Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia: … all sick.<a href="/matthew/4-23.htm">Matthew 4:23</a> And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.<a href="/matthew/8-14.htm">Matthew 8:14,15</a> And when Jesus was come into Peter's house, he saw his wife's mother laid, and sick of a fever… <a href="/matthew/9-35.htm">Matthew 9:35</a> And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people.possessed.<a href="/matthew/9-32.htm">Matthew 9:32</a> As they went out, behold, they brought to him a dumb man possessed with a devil.<a href="/matthew/12-22.htm">Matthew 12:22</a> Then was brought unto him one possessed with a devil, blind, and dumb: and he healed him, insomuch that the blind and dumb both spake and saw.<a href="/matthew/15-22.htm">Matthew 15:22</a> And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou Son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil.lunatic.<a href="/matthew/17-15.htm">Matthew 17:15</a> Lord, have mercy on my son: for he is lunatick, and sore vexed: for ofttimes he falleth into the fire, and oft into the water.those that.<a href="/matthew/8-6.htm">Matthew 8:6,13</a> And saying, Lord, my servant lieth at home sick of the palsy, grievously tormented… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/zechariah/11-11.htm">Afflicted</a> <a href="/jeremiah/46-11.htm">Cured</a> <a href="/mark/1-32.htm">Demoniacs</a> <a href="/john/10-21.htm">Demon-Possessed</a> <a href="/psalms/106-37.htm">Demons</a> <a href="/psalms/106-37.htm">Devils</a> <a href="/jeremiah/16-4.htm">Diseases</a> <a href="/ezekiel/17-3.htm">Divers</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-19.htm">Fame</a> <a href="/matthew/3-10.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/hosea/11-3.htm">Healed</a> <a href="/matthew/17-15.htm">Lunatick</a> <a href="/zechariah/9-5.htm">Pain</a> <a href="/micah/4-9.htm">Pains</a> <a href="/acts/9-33.htm">Palsy</a> <a href="/acts/8-7.htm">Paralytics</a> <a href="/habakkuk/1-4.htm">Paralyzed</a> <a href="/obadiah/1-19.htm">Possessed</a> <a href="/matthew/2-8.htm">Report</a> <a href="/matthew/17-15.htm">Seizures</a> <a href="/daniel/2-15.htm">Severe</a> <a href="/malachi/1-13.htm">Sick</a> <a href="/malachi/2-3.htm">Spread</a> <a href="/joel/1-18.htm">Suffering</a> <a href="/amos/1-5.htm">Syria</a> <a href="/matthew/4-23.htm">Throughout</a> <a href="/luke/16-23.htm">Torments</a> <a href="/ezekiel/17-3.htm">Various</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/8-6.htm">Afflicted</a> <a href="/matthew/8-3.htm">Cured</a> <a href="/matthew/8-16.htm">Demoniacs</a> <a href="/matthew/8-16.htm">Demon-Possessed</a> <a href="/matthew/7-22.htm">Demons</a> <a href="/matthew/7-22.htm">Devils</a> <a href="/matthew/8-17.htm">Diseases</a> <a href="/matthew/24-7.htm">Divers</a> <a href="/matthew/9-26.htm">Fame</a> <a href="/matthew/5-26.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/matthew/8-8.htm">Healed</a> <a href="/matthew/17-15.htm">Lunatick</a> <a href="/matthew/8-6.htm">Pain</a> <a href="/matthew/8-17.htm">Pains</a> <a href="/matthew/8-6.htm">Palsy</a> <a href="/acts/8-7.htm">Paralytics</a> <a href="/matthew/8-6.htm">Paralyzed</a> <a href="/matthew/8-16.htm">Possessed</a> <a href="/matthew/9-26.htm">Report</a> <a href="/matthew/17-15.htm">Seizures</a> <a href="/matthew/25-24.htm">Severe</a> <a href="/matthew/8-6.htm">Sick</a> <a href="/matthew/9-26.htm">Spread</a> <a href="/matthew/8-6.htm">Suffering</a> <a href="/luke/2-2.htm">Syria</a> <a href="/matthew/9-26.htm">Throughout</a> <a href="/luke/16-23.htm">Torments</a> <a href="/matthew/24-7.htm">Various</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 4</div>1. <a href="/matthew/4-1.htm">Jesus, fasting forty days, </a> 3. <a href="/matthew/4-3.htm">is tempted by the devil and ministered unto by angels.</a> 12. <a href="/matthew/4-12.htm">He dwells in Capernaum;</a> 17. <a href="/matthew/4-17.htm">begins to preach;</a> 18. <a href="/matthew/4-18.htm">calls Peter and Andrew,</a> 21. <a href="/matthew/4-21.htm">James and John;</a> 23. <a href="/matthew/4-23.htm">teaches and heals all the diseased.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The spread of news about Jesus indicates the rapid dissemination of His fame beyond Jewish territories, highlighting the early reach of His ministry. This foreshadows the later mission to the Gentiles and fulfills the prophecy of <a href="/isaiah/9.htm">Isaiah 9:1-2</a>, which speaks of a great light shining in Galilee of the Gentiles. The mention of Syria underscores the geographical and cultural diversity of those who were drawn to Jesus.and people brought to Him all who were ill with various diseases The act of bringing the sick to Jesus demonstrates the faith and desperation of the people seeking healing. In the cultural context, illness was often seen as a result of sin or spiritual affliction, and the ability to heal was a sign of divine authority. This phrase emphasizes Jesus' role as the Great Physician, fulfilling the messianic expectations of one who would bear our infirmities, as prophesied in <a href="/isaiah/53-4.htm">Isaiah 53:4</a>.those suffering acute pain Acute pain could refer to both physical and emotional suffering. In a time without modern medicine, chronic pain was a significant burden. Jesus' healing of such conditions illustrates His compassion and power over human suffering, aligning with His mission to bring relief and restoration to a broken world.the demon-possessed Demon possession was a recognized condition in the ancient world, often associated with mental and physical afflictions. Jesus' authority over demons is a testament to His divine power and the inbreaking of God's kingdom, as He liberates individuals from spiritual bondage. This act fulfills the prophecy of <a href="/genesis/3-15.htm">Genesis 3:15</a>, where the seed of the woman would crush the serpent's head, symbolizing victory over evil.those having seizures Seizures, often misunderstood in ancient times, were sometimes attributed to demonic influence. Jesus' healing of those with seizures demonstrates His authority over both natural and supernatural realms. This act of healing reflects His compassion and the holistic nature of His ministry, addressing both physical and spiritual needs.and the paralyzed Paralysis was a debilitating condition that left individuals dependent on others. Jesus' healing of the paralyzed not only restored physical mobility but also symbolized spiritual liberation and forgiveness of sins, as seen in the healing of the paralytic in <a href="/matthew/9.htm">Matthew 9:1-8</a>. This act points to Jesus' authority to forgive sins and His role as the one who makes all things new.and He healed them The comprehensive nature of Jesus' healing ministry is highlighted here. His ability to heal all manner of diseases and afflictions confirms His identity as the Messiah and the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies concerning the coming of a healer and redeemer. This phrase encapsulates the hope and restoration that Jesus brings, serving as a foretaste of the ultimate healing and restoration in the kingdom of God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> Central figure in the passage, performing miraculous healings and exorcisms. 2. <a href="/topical/s/syria.htm">Syria</a> A region north of Israel, indicating the widespread fame of Jesus' ministry beyond Jewish territories. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_sick_and_afflicted.htm">The Sick and Afflicted</a> Individuals suffering from various physical and spiritual ailments, brought to Jesus for healing. 4. <a href="/topical/d/demon-possessed.htm">Demon-Possessed</a> People under the influence of evil spirits, whom Jesus delivered. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_paralyzed.htm">The Paralyzed</a> Individuals unable to move, whom Jesus restored to health.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_compassion_of_christ.htm">The Compassion of Christ</a> Jesus' willingness to heal all who came to Him demonstrates His deep compassion for human suffering. We are called to emulate this compassion in our interactions with others. <a href="/topical/t/the_authority_of_jesus.htm">The Authority of Jesus</a> Jesus' ability to heal and cast out demons underscores His divine authority. As believers, we can trust in His power over all aspects of life, including our struggles and challenges. <a href="/topical/f/faith_and_action.htm">Faith and Action</a> The people brought the sick to Jesus, showing their faith in His ability to heal. We are encouraged to bring our needs and the needs of others to Jesus in prayer, trusting in His power and willingness to intervene. <a href="/topical/t/the_spread_of_the_gospel.htm">The Spread of the Gospel</a> The news of Jesus' works spread throughout Syria, illustrating the natural spread of the Gospel through testimony. We are called to share the good news of Jesus' power and love with others. <a href="/topical/h/holistic_healing.htm">Holistic Healing</a> Jesus' ministry addressed both physical and spiritual needs, reminding us of the importance of caring for the whole person in our ministry efforts.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 4</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_epilepsy.htm">What does the Bible say about epilepsy?</a> <a href="/q/are_disorders_linked_to_demon_possession.htm">How are psychological disorders linked to demon possession?</a> <a href="/q/how_do_epilepsy_cause_religious_visions.htm">How do neurological disorders like epilepsy induce religious hallucinations?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_demon_possession_fit_with_psychology.htm">Matthew 9:32–34: How can demon possession be reconciled with modern psychological insights, and why does this account seem to conflict with known mental health principles? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(24) Throughout all Syria.--The word is probably used popularly, rather than with the definite significance of the Roman province with which St. Luke uses it in <a href="/luke/2-2.htm" title="(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)">Luke 2:2</a>. Our Lord's ministry, with the one exception of the journey to the coasts of Tyre and Sidon (<a href="/matthew/15-21.htm" title="Then Jesus went there, and departed into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon.">Matthew 15:21</a>), was confined to what is commonly known as Palestine. Traces of the wider fame are, however, found in the mention of hearers from Idumaea, and Tyre, and Sidon among the crowds that followed Him (<a href="/mark/3-8.htm" title="And from Jerusalem, and from Idumaea, and from beyond Jordan; and they about Tyre and Sidon, a great multitude, when they had heard what great things he did, came to him.">Mark 3:8</a>); in the faith of the Syro-Ph?nician woman in His power to heal (<a href="/mark/7-26.htm" title="The woman was a Greek, a Syrophenician by nation; and she sought him that he would cast forth the devil out of her daughter.">Mark 7:26</a>); perhaps in the existence of disciples at Damascus so soon after the Ascension (<a href="/acts/9-2.htm" title="And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem.">Acts 9:2</a>); perhaps, also, in St. Peter's appeal to the friends of Cornelius at Caesarea, as knowing already the broad facts of our Lord's ministry and miraculous working (<a href="/acts/10-37.htm" title="That word, I say, you know, which was published throughout all Judaea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached;">Acts 10:37</a>). . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 24. - And his fame; Revised Version, and the report of him (ἡ ἀκοὴ αὐτοῦ). Our use of the word "fame" implies reputation and honour, which are not included under ἀκοή. Went throughout all (ver. 23) Syria; Revised Version, went forth into; ἀπῆλθεν εἰς. The expression not merely means that the report spread far and wide, but that it went beyond the expected limits of the Holy Land into the whole of Syria, i.e., probably, the Roman province with which Palestine was in some degree (Schurer, 1:2:46) incorporated. All sick people that were taken with divers diseases; Revised Version, grammatically, all that were sick, holden with, etc. Possibly, "all that were sick" is the genus of which the following expressions represent species; but <a href="/matthew/8-16.htm">Matthew 8:16</a> and <a href="/mark/1-32.htm">Mark 1:32-34</a> suggest that the words all to diseases refer to bodily diseases only. The arrangement would then be (1) bodily diseases, (a) ordinary (ποικίλαις νόσοις), (b) violent and painful cases (βασάνοις); . . . <a href="/commentaries/matthew/4-24.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>News ἀκοὴ (akoē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_189.htm">Strong's 189: </a> Hearing, faculty of hearing, ear; report, rumor. From akouo; hearing. about Him αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. spread ἀπῆλθεν (apēlthen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_565.htm">Strong's 565: </a> From apo and erchomai; to go off, aside or behind, literally or figuratively. all ὅλην (holēn) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3650.htm">Strong's 3650: </a> All, the whole, entire, complete. A primary word; 'whole' or 'all', i.e. Complete, especially as noun or adverb. over εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. Syria, Συρίαν (Syrian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4947.htm">Strong's 4947: </a> Syria, a great Roman imperial province, united with Cilicia. Probably of Hebrew origin; Syria, a region of Asia. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. [people] brought προσήνεγκαν (prosēnenkan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4374.htm">Strong's 4374: </a> From pros and phero; to bear towards, i.e. Lead to, tender, treat. to Him αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. all πάντας (pantas) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. who τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. were ill κακῶς (kakōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_2560.htm">Strong's 2560: </a> Badly, evilly, wrongly. From kakos; badly. with ἔχοντας (echontas) Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. various ποικίλαις (poikilais) Adjective - Dative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4164.htm">Strong's 4164: </a> Various, of different colors, diverse, various. Of uncertain derivation; motley, i.e. Various in character. diseases, νόσοις (nosois) Noun - Dative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3554.htm">Strong's 3554: </a> A disease, malady, sickness. Of uncertain affinity; a malady. those suffering συνεχομένους (synechomenous) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4912.htm">Strong's 4912: </a> From sun and echo; to hold together, i.e. To compress or arrest; figuratively, to compel, perplex, afflict, preoccupy. acute pain, βασάνοις (basanois) Noun - Dative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_931.htm">Strong's 931: </a> Torture, torment, examination by torture. Perhaps remotely from the same as basis; a touch-stone, i.e. torture. [the] demon-possessed, δαιμονιζομένους (daimonizomenous) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1139.htm">Strong's 1139: </a> To be possessed, be under the power of an evil-spirit or demon. Middle voice from daimon; to be exercised by a d?Mon. [those] having seizures, σεληνιαζομένους (selēniazomenous) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4583.htm">Strong's 4583: </a> To be a lunatic, be moonstruck, epileptic. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. [the] paralyzed? παραλυτικούς (paralytikous) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3885.htm">Strong's 3885: </a> Afflicted with paralysis. From a derivative of paraluo; as if dissolved, i.e. 'paralytic'. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. He healed ἐθεράπευσεν (etherapeusen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2323.htm">Strong's 2323: </a> From the same as therapon; to wait upon menially, i.e. to adore, or to relieve. them. αὐτούς (autous) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. 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