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/></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/matthew/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But they went out and spread the news about Him throughout the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />But having gone out, they made Him known in all that land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/matthew/9.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But they, when they were departed, spread abroad his fame in all that country.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/matthew/9.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But when they had departed, they spread the news about Him in all that country.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/matthew/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But they went out and spread the news about Him throughout that land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/matthew/9.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />But they went out and spread the news about Him throughout all that land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/matthew/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />But they went out, and spread the news about Him in all that land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/matthew/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But they went out and spread the news about Him throughout all that land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/matthew/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But they went out and spread the news about Him throughout that whole district.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/matthew/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But they went out and spread the news about him throughout that whole area.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/matthew/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But they went out and spread the news about Him throughout that whole area. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/matthew/9.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But they went forth, and spread abroad his fame in all that land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/matthew/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But they left and talked about him to everyone in that part of the country. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/matthew/9.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But they went forth, and spread abroad his fame in all that land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/matthew/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />But they went out and spread the news about him throughout that region.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/matthew/9.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />But they left and spread the news about Jesus all over that part of the country. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/matthew/9.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But they went out and spread the news about him throughout that region.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/matthew/9.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But they went out and spread the news about him throughout that entire region. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/matthew/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But they went out and spread abroad his fame in all that land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/matthew/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But they, when they had departed, spread abroad his fame in all that country.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />But they went out and published His fame in all that district.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/matthew/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But they went out and spread the news about Him throughout the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/matthew/9.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />But they went out and spread abroad his fame in all that land. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/matthew/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />but they, having gone forth, spread His fame in all that land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />But having gone out, they made Him known in all that land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/matthew/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> but they, having gone forth, did spread his fame in all that land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/matthew/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />But they, having gone out, divulged it in that, whole land.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/matthew/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But they going out, spread his fame abroad in all that country. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/matthew/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />But going out, they spread the news of it to all that land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/matthew/9.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />But they went out and spread word of him through all that land. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/matthew/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But they went away and spread the news about him throughout that district.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/matthew/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But they went out and spread the news all over that country.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/9.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />But they went forth and they announced it in all that area.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/matthew/9.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />But they went out and spread his fame abroad in all that land.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/matthew/9.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />But they having gone out, spread abroad His fame in all that country.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/matthew/9.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />But they going forth, blazoned his fame through all that country.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/matthew/9.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />however when they were gone, they spread abroad his fame thro' all that country.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />But they went out and published His fame in all that district.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/matthew/9.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />But they, having gone forth, spread abroad His fame in all that land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/matthew/9.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />they went out and spread his fame through all that country.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/matthew/9-31.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=2318" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/matthew/9.htm">Jesus Heals the Blind and Mute</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">30</span>And their eyes were opened. Jesus warned them sternly, “See that no one finds out about this!” <span class="reftext">31</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1831.htm" title="1831: exelthontes (V-APA-NMP) -- To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue.">they went out</a> <a href="/greek/1310.htm" title="1310: diephēmisan (V-AIA-3P) -- To report, publish abroad. From dia and a derivative of pheme; to report thoroughly, i.e. Divulgate.">and spread the news</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- 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/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">throughout</a> <a href="/greek/3650.htm" title="3650: holē (Adj-DFS) -- All, the whole, entire, complete. A primary word; whole or all, i.e. Complete, especially as noun or adverb."></a> <a href="/greek/1565.htm" title="1565: ekeinē (DPro-DFS) -- That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1093.htm" title="1093: gē (N-DFS) -- Contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe.">land.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">32</span>As they were leaving, a demon-possessed man who was mute was brought to Jesus.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/7-36.htm">Mark 7:36</a></span><br />Jesus ordered them not to tell anyone. But the more He ordered them, the more widely they proclaimed it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/1-45.htm">Mark 1:45</a></span><br />But the man went out and openly began to proclaim and spread the news. Consequently, Jesus could no longer enter a town in plain view, but He stayed out in solitary places. Yet people came to Him from every quarter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/5-15.htm">Luke 5:15</a></span><br />But the news about Jesus spread all the more, and great crowds came to hear Him and to be healed of their sicknesses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-16.htm">Matthew 12:16-21</a></span><br />warning them not to make Him known. / This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: / “Here is My Servant, whom I have chosen, My beloved, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will proclaim justice to the nations. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/3-12.htm">Mark 3:12</a></span><br />But He warned them sternly not to make Him known.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/8-56.htm">Luke 8:56</a></span><br />Her parents were astounded, but Jesus ordered them not to tell anyone what had happened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/12-17.htm">John 12:17-18</a></span><br />Meanwhile, many people who had been with Jesus when He called Lazarus from the tomb and raised him from the dead continued to testify. / That is also why the crowd went out to meet Him, because they heard that He had performed this sign.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/4-17.htm">Acts 4:17-18</a></span><br />But to keep this message from spreading any further among the people, we must warn them not to speak to anyone in this name.” / Then they called them in again and commanded them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/5-28.htm">Acts 5:28</a></span><br />“We gave you strict orders not to teach in this name,” he said. “Yet you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and are determined to make us responsible for this man’s blood.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/8-4.htm">Matthew 8:4</a></span><br />Then Jesus instructed him, “See that you don’t tell anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and offer the gift prescribed by Moses, as a testimony to them.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/42-1.htm">Isaiah 42:1-4</a></span><br />“Here is My Servant, whom I uphold, My Chosen One, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will bring justice to the nations. / He will not cry out or raise His voice, nor make His voice heard in the streets. / A bruised reed He will not break and a smoldering wick He will not extinguish; He will faithfully bring forth justice. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/29-18.htm">Isaiah 29:18-19</a></span><br />On that day the deaf will hear the words of the scroll, and out of the deep darkness the eyes of the blind will see. / The humble will increase their joy in the LORD, and the poor among men will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/35-5.htm">Isaiah 35:5-6</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/61-1.htm">Isaiah 61:1</a></span><br />The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/78-2.htm">Psalm 78:2-4</a></span><br />I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things hidden from the beginning, / that we have heard and known and our fathers have relayed to us. / We will not hide them from their children but will declare to the next generation the praises of the LORD and His might and the wonders He has performed.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But they, when they were departed, spread abroad his fame in all that country.</p><p class="hdg">spread.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/1-44.htm">Mark 1:44,45</a></b></br> And saith unto him, See thou say nothing to any man: but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing those things which Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/7-36.htm">Mark 7:36</a></b></br> And he charged them that they should tell no man: but the more he charged them, so much the more a great deal they published <i>it</i>;</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/9-26.htm">Abroad</a> <a href="/matthew/8-34.htm">Country</a> <a href="/matthew/9-27.htm">Departed</a> <a href="/matthew/9-26.htm">District</a> <a href="/matthew/9-26.htm">Fame</a> <a href="/matthew/9-26.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/matthew/9-26.htm">News</a> <a href="/jonah/3-7.htm">Published</a> <a href="/matthew/9-26.htm">Region</a> <a href="/matthew/9-26.htm">Spread</a> <a href="/matthew/9-26.htm">Throughout</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/9-36.htm">Abroad</a> <a href="/matthew/13-44.htm">Country</a> <a href="/matthew/11-1.htm">Departed</a> <a href="/matthew/14-13.htm">District</a> <a href="/matthew/14-1.htm">Fame</a> <a href="/matthew/9-32.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/matthew/9-35.htm">News</a> <a href="/mark/7-36.htm">Published</a> <a href="/matthew/14-35.htm">Region</a> <a href="/matthew/17-5.htm">Spread</a> <a href="/matthew/24-14.htm">Throughout</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 9</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/9-1.htm">Jesus heals a paralytic</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/9-9.htm">calls Matthew from the receipt of custom;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/9-10.htm">eats with tax collectors and sinners;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/9-14.htm">defends his disciples for not fasting;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/9-20.htm">cures the sick woman;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/9-23.htm">raises Jairus' daughter from death;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/9-27.htm">gives sight to two blind men;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">32. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/9-32.htm">heals a mute man possessed of a demon;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">36. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/9-36.htm">and has compassion on the multitude.</a></span><br></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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In the context of <a href="/matthew/9.htm">Matthew 9</a>, Jesus had healed two blind men, demonstrating His divine authority and compassion. The urgency in their action reflects the transformative impact of their encounter with Christ. This mirrors the response of others who were healed or witnessed miracles, such as the leper in <a href="/mark/1-45.htm">Mark 1:45</a>, who also spread the news despite Jesus' instruction to remain silent.<p><b>and spread the news about Him</b><br>The spreading of news about Jesus highlights the natural human response to share good news, especially when it involves personal transformation. This act of spreading the news is significant in the context of first-century Judea, where oral tradition was a primary means of communication. The news about Jesus' miracles would have traveled quickly, contributing to His growing reputation as a healer and teacher. This also fulfills the role of witnesses, as seen in <a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a>, where believers are called to be witnesses to the ends of the earth.<p><b>throughout the land</b><br>The phrase "throughout the land" suggests a widespread dissemination of information, likely reaching various towns and villages in the region of Galilee and beyond. This geographical spread is important for understanding the growing influence of Jesus' ministry. The land referred to here is likely the region of Galilee, a significant area in Jesus' ministry, known for its diverse population and strategic location. This widespread sharing of news would have set the stage for the large crowds that followed Jesus, as seen in subsequent chapters of the Gospel.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a></b><br>The central figure in the Gospel of Matthew, performing miracles and teaching about the Kingdom of God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_blind_men.htm">The Blind Men</a></b><br>Two individuals who were healed by Jesus, demonstrating His compassion and divine power.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_land.htm">The Land</a></b><br>Refers to the region of Galilee where Jesus was ministering at the time.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_testimony.htm">The Power of Testimony</a></b><br>The healed men could not contain their excitement and gratitude, leading them to share their experience with others. This highlights the importance of personal testimony in spreading the Gospel.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_and_disobedience.htm">Obedience and Disobedience</a></b><br>Jesus instructed the men not to tell anyone, yet they disobeyed. This raises questions about the balance between sharing good news and following divine instructions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_impact_of_miracles.htm">The Impact of Miracles</a></b><br>Miracles serve as a testament to Jesus' divine authority and compassion, drawing people to Him and validating His message.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/evangelism_and_witnessing.htm">Evangelism and Witnessing</a></b><br>The passage encourages believers to share their encounters with Christ, emphasizing the role of personal experience in evangelism.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_spread_of_the_gospel.htm">The Spread of the Gospel</a></b><br>The rapid spread of news about Jesus foreshadows the Great Commission, where believers are called to make disciples of all nations.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 9</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'rushing_waters'_mean.htm">Who was David Livingstone?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/which_son_of_david_is_jesus_from.htm">Jesus descended from which son of David? Solomon (Matthew 1:6) Nathan(Luke3:31)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_isn't_jerusalem's_reverence_global.htm">In Jeremiah 33:9, God promises all nations will fear and tremble because of Jerusalem's prosperity--why doesn't history reflect this worldwide reverence?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_mark_16_1-8_end_abruptly.htm">Why does Mark 16:1-8 abruptly end without mentioning the appearances of the risen Jesus found in other Gospels?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(31) <span class= "bld">They . . . spread abroad his fame.</span>--As in other cases, so in this, the command was not obeyed. The question has been raised, whether the zeal which thus showed itself was or not praiseworthy; and, curiously enough, has been answered by most patristic and Roman Catholic commentators in the affirmative, some even maintaining that the command was not meant seriously; and by most Protestant commentators in the negative. There can be no doubt that the latter take that which is ethically the truer view. "To obey is better than sacrifice," better even than unrestrained emotion, better certainly than garrulous excitement.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 31.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">But they, when they were</span> <span class="cmt_word">departed;</span> <span class="accented">but they went forth and</span> (Revised Version). The very moment that they left the house (cf, ver. 32) they disobeyed him. Observe that the phrases used in this verso are possibly due to a reminiscence of the similar phrases found in <a href="/mark/1-45.htm">Mark 1:45</a> of the leper. <span class="cmt_word">Spread abroad his fame in all that country</span>; <span class="accented">land</span> (Revised Version); ver. 26, note. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/matthew/9-31.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">But</span><br /><span class="grk">δὲ</span> <span class="translit">(de)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; but, and, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they went out</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐξελθόντες</span> <span class="translit">(exelthontes)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1831.htm">Strong's 1831: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and spread the news</span><br /><span class="grk">διεφήμισαν</span> <span class="translit">(diephēmisan)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1310.htm">Strong's 1310: </a> </span><span class="str2">To report, publish abroad. From dia and a derivative of pheme; to report thoroughly, i.e. Divulgate.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">about Him</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτὸν</span> <span class="translit">(auton)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">throughout</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐν</span> <span class="translit">(en)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> </span><span class="str2">In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τῇ</span> <span class="translit">(tē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Dative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">land.</span><br /><span class="grk">γῇ</span> <span class="translit">(gē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1093.htm">Strong's 1093: </a> </span><span class="str2">Contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/9-31.htm">Matthew 9:31 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/matthew/9-31.htm">Matthew 9:31 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/matthew/9-31.htm">Matthew 9:31 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/matthew/9-31.htm">Matthew 9:31 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/matthew/9-31.htm">Matthew 9:31 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/9-31.htm">Matthew 9:31 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/9-31.htm">Matthew 9:31 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/9-31.htm">Matthew 9:31 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/9-31.htm">Matthew 9:31 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/matthew/9-31.htm">Matthew 9:31 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/matthew/9-31.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 9:31 But they went out and spread abroad (Matt. 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