Matthew 9

And he entered into a ship, and passed over, and came into his own city.

He stepped onto a boat, journeyed across the waters, and finally returned to the city he called home.

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.

They carried a paralyzed man to Jesus, who lay helpless on a bed. Seeing their unwavering faith, Jesus turned to the man, his voice filled with compassion, "My son, take heart. Your sins are forgiven."

And, behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth.

Seeing this, some of the scholars thought to themselves, "This man is speaking sacrilegiously."

And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?

Sensing their dark thoughts, Jesus asked, "Why do you harbor evil in your hearts?"

For whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and walk?

Which is simpler, to say, 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, 'Get up and walk'?

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.

So you can see that the Human Son has the authority to forgive sins on earth, He then told the paralyzed man, "Get up, pick up your mat, and go home."

And he arose, and departed to his house.

With a surge of determination, he stood up and left, heading back to the comfort of his home.

But when the multitudes saw it, they marvelled, and glorified God, which had given such power unto men.

When the crowds witnessed it, they were awestruck and praised God for bestowing such incredible power upon humans.

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.

As Jesus continued on His journey, He noticed a man named Matthew, busy with his tax collector's duties. Jesus simply said to him, "Follow me." Without hesitation, Matthew stood up and followed Him.

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.

As Jesus was dining, a surprising sight unfolded. Many tax collectors and wrongdoers, drawn to his presence, joined him and his followers at the table.

And when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto his disciples, Why eateth your Master with publicans and sinners?

When the Pharisees noticed, they asked his followers, "Why does your teacher dine with tax collectors and wrongdoers?"

But when Jesus heard that, he said unto them, They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick.

When Jesus heard this, He gently explained, "Those who are healthy don't need a doctor, only the sick do."

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.

Go and understand this: I prefer compassion over rituals. I'm here not to call the virtuous, but to guide the wrongdoers towards change.

Then came to him the disciples of John, saying, Why do we and the Pharisees fast oft, but thy disciples fast not?

John's followers approached him, their hearts heavy with confusion, asking, "Why do we and the Pharisees often fast, but your disciples don't?"

And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber mourn, as long as the bridegroom is with them? but the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken from them, and then shall they fast.

Jesus asked them, "How can the wedding guests be sad when the groom is right there with them? But a time will come when the groom will be gone, and that's when they will truly feel the pain and begin to fast."

No man putteth a piece of new cloth unto an old garment, for that which is put in to fill it up taketh from the garment, and the rent is made worse.

Don't patch an old clothing with a new fabric, it only ruins the garment further, making the tear even worse.

Neither do men put new wine into old bottles: else the bottles break, and the wine runneth out, and the bottles perish: but they put new wine into new bottles, and both are preserved.

People don't pour fresh wine into old, worn-out bottles. If they do, the bottles might burst, and the wine will spill out, ruining both. Instead, they pour new wine into new bottles, ensuring both the wine and the bottles stay intact.

While he spake these things unto them, behold, there came a certain ruler, and worshipped him, saying, My daughter is even now dead: but come and lay thy hand upon her, and she shall live.

As he shared his wisdom, suddenly a desperate leader approached, falling at his feet. With a voice choked with grief, he pleaded, "My precious daughter has just passed away. But if you touch her, I believe she will come back to life."

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

Jesus stood up, his heart filled with determination. He began to follow the man, his disciples trailing behind him, their faith unwavering.

And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment:

A woman, suffering from a 12-year-long bleeding disorder, approached him from behind. Filled with hope and desperation, she gently touched the edge of his robe.

For she said within herself, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole.

In her heart, she firmly believed, "Even a mere touch of his clothing will heal me completely."

But Jesus turned him about, and when he saw her, he said, Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour.

Jesus turned to her, his eyes meeting hers, and said gently, "My dear, be at peace. Your faith has healed you." From that moment, she was completely healed.

And when Jesus came into the ruler’s house, and saw the minstrels and the people making a noise,

When Jesus entered the leader's home, he was met with the chaotic sounds of musicians and the clamor of the crowd.

He said unto them, Give place: for the maid is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn.

He told them firmly, "Step aside, the girl isn't dead, she's just sleeping." But they mocked him, bursting into laughter.

But when the people were put forth, he went in, and took her by the hand, and the maid arose.

As the crowd was gently ushered out, he stepped forward, extending a tender hand to the young girl. With his touch, she stirred, rising from her slumber.

And the fame hereof went abroad into all that land.

News of this spread quickly, touching every corner of the land.

And when Jesus departed thence, two blind men followed him, crying, and saying, Thou son of David, have mercy on us.

As Jesus left that place, two sightless men trailed behind him, their voices choked with tears as they pleaded, "O descendant of David, show us your compassion."

And when he was come into the house, the blind men came to him: and Jesus saith unto them, Believe ye that I am able to do this? They said unto him, Yea, Lord.

As he entered the house, the sightless men approached him. Jesus asked them, "Do you trust in my ability to do this?" Their reply was a simple, heartfelt, "Yes, Lord."

Then touched he their eyes, saying, According to your faith be it unto you.

He gently touched their eyes and said, "Let your faith shape your reality."

And their eyes were opened; and Jesus straitly charged them, saying, See that no man know it.

Suddenly, their eyes were opened, and Jesus urgently instructed them, "Keep this a secret, tell no one."

But they, when they were departed, spread abroad his fame in all that country.

Once they left, they passionately shared his story throughout the land.

As they went out, behold, they brought to him a dumb man possessed with a devil.

As they left, they presented to him a man, unable to speak, tormented by a demon.

And when the devil was cast out, the dumb spake: and the multitudes marvelled, saying, It was never so seen in Israel.

When the devil was banished, the mute found their voice. The crowd was awestruck, exclaiming, "Never before has Israel witnessed such a miracle!"

But the Pharisees said, He casteth out devils through the prince of the devils.

The Pharisees claimed, with a tone of disbelief and scorn, "He drives out demons using the power of the demon king."

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.

Jesus traveled through all towns and villages, sharing his teachings in their places of worship. He spread the good news of God's kingdom and healed every illness and disease he encountered among the people.

But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd.

Seeing the vast crowd, his heart ached for them. They were lost and weary, like sheep without a guide.

Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few;

He then told his followers, "Indeed, there's a lot to be done, but there are only a few willing to do the work."

Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.

Ask God, the master of the harvest, to send more workers to gather his crops.