Matthew 9:31
New International Version
But they went out and spread the news about him all over that region.

New Living Translation
But instead, they went out and spread his fame all over the region.

English Standard Version
But they went away and spread his fame through all that district.

Berean Standard Bible
But they went out and spread the news about Him throughout the land.

Berean Literal Bible
But having gone out, they made Him known in all that land.

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

New King James Version
But when they had departed, they spread the news about Him in all that country.

New American Standard Bible
But they went out and spread the news about Him throughout that land.

NASB 1995
But they went out and spread the news about Him throughout all that land.

NASB 1977
But they went out, and spread the news about Him in all that land.

Legacy Standard Bible
But they went out and spread the news about Him throughout all that land.

Amplified Bible
But they went out and spread the news about Him throughout that whole district.

Christian Standard Bible
But they went out and spread the news about him throughout that whole area.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But they went out and spread the news about Him throughout that whole area.

American Standard Version
But they went forth, and spread abroad his fame in all that land.

Contemporary English Version
But they left and talked about him to everyone in that part of the country.

English Revised Version
But they went forth, and spread abroad his fame in all that land.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
But they went out and spread the news about him throughout that region.

Good News Translation
But they left and spread the news about Jesus all over that part of the country.

International Standard Version
But they went out and spread the news about him throughout that region.

Majority Standard Bible
But they went out and spread the news about Him throughout the land.

NET Bible
But they went out and spread the news about him throughout that entire region.

New Heart English Bible
But they went out and spread abroad his fame in all that land.

Webster's Bible Translation
But they, when they had departed, spread abroad his fame in all that country.

Weymouth New Testament
But they went out and published His fame in all that district.

World English Bible
But they went out and spread abroad his fame in all that land.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
but they, having gone forth, spread His fame in all that land.

Berean Literal Bible
But having gone out, they made Him known in all that land.

Young's Literal Translation
but they, having gone forth, did spread his fame in all that land.

Smith's Literal Translation
But they, having gone out, divulged it in that, whole land.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But they going out, spread his fame abroad in all that country.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But going out, they spread the news of it to all that land.

New American Bible
But they went out and spread word of him through all that land.

New Revised Standard Version
But they went away and spread the news about him throughout that district.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But they went out and spread the news all over that country.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But they went forth and they announced it in all that area.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
But they went out and spread his fame abroad in all that land.

Godbey New Testament
But they having gone out, spread abroad His fame in all that country.

Haweis New Testament
But they going forth, blazoned his fame through all that country.

Mace New Testament
however when they were gone, they spread abroad his fame thro' all that country.

Weymouth New Testament
But they went out and published His fame in all that district.

Worrell New Testament
But they, having gone forth, spread abroad His fame in all that land.

Worsley New Testament
they went out and spread his fame through all that country.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jesus Heals the Blind and Mute
30And their eyes were opened. Jesus warned them sternly, “See that no one finds out about this!” 31But they went out and spread the news about Him throughout the land. 32As they were leaving, a demon-possessed man who was mute was brought to Jesus.…

Cross References
Mark 7:36
Jesus ordered them not to tell anyone. But the more He ordered them, the more widely they proclaimed it.

Mark 1:45
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.

Luke 5:15
But the news about Jesus spread all the more, and great crowds came to hear Him and to be healed of their sicknesses.

Matthew 12:16-21
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. ...

Mark 3:12
But He warned them sternly not to make Him known.

Luke 8:56
Her parents were astounded, but Jesus ordered them not to tell anyone what had happened.

John 12:17-18
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.

Acts 4:17-18
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.

Acts 5:28
“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.”

Matthew 8:4
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.”

Isaiah 42:1-4
“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. ...

Isaiah 29:18-19
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.

Isaiah 35:5-6
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.

Isaiah 61:1
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,

Psalm 78:2-4
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.


Treasury of Scripture

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

spread.

Mark 1:44,45
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…

Mark 7:36
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 it;

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Matthew 9
1. Jesus heals a paralytic
9. calls Matthew from the receipt of custom;
10. eats with tax collectors and sinners;
14. defends his disciples for not fasting;
20. cures the sick woman;
23. raises Jairus' daughter from death;
27. gives sight to two blind men;
32. heals a mute man possessed of a demon;
36. and has compassion on the multitude.














But they went out
This phrase indicates a transition and a deliberate action taken by the individuals involved. The Greek word for "went out" is "ἐξῆλθον" (exēlthon), which implies a movement from one place to another, often with purpose or intent. In the context of this passage, it signifies the immediate response of those who had just experienced a miraculous event. Historically, this reflects the common practice of sharing news orally in ancient times, as written communication was less accessible. The act of going out suggests a sense of urgency and excitement, as they could not contain the news of what they had witnessed.

and spread the news
The Greek term used here is "διεφήμισαν" (diephēmisan), which means to make something widely known or to proclaim. This word choice emphasizes the active role the individuals took in ensuring that the information about Jesus reached as many people as possible. In a historical context, this reflects the oral tradition of the time, where news was spread by word of mouth. The spreading of news about Jesus' miracles was crucial in building His reputation and drawing people to His ministry. It highlights the power of personal testimony in the early Christian community.

about Him
The focus of the news being spread is Jesus Himself. The Greek pronoun "αὐτοῦ" (autou) is used here, pointing directly to Jesus as the subject of the news. This emphasizes that the miracles and teachings of Jesus were central to the message being shared. In a scriptural context, this aligns with the purpose of the Gospels, which is to reveal the identity and mission of Jesus Christ. The emphasis on "Him" underscores the personal relationship and encounter the individuals had with Jesus, which compelled them to share their experience with others.

throughout the land
The phrase "throughout the land" indicates the widespread nature of the news being shared. The Greek word "πάσῃ" (pasē) means "all" or "every," and "τῇ γῇ" (tē gē) refers to the land or region. This suggests that the news about Jesus was not confined to a small area but was disseminated broadly. Historically, this reflects the geographical spread of Jesus' influence during His ministry in Galilee and beyond. The phrase highlights the impact of Jesus' works and the growing awareness of His presence and power among the people. It serves as a reminder of the far-reaching effects of the Gospel message, which continues to spread across the world today.

(31) They . . . spread abroad his fame.--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.

Verse 31. - But they, when they were departed; but they went forth and (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 Mark 1:45 of the leper. Spread abroad his fame in all that country; land (Revised Version); ver. 26, note.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
But
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

they went out
ἐξελθόντες (exelthontes)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 1831: To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue.

and spread the news
διεφήμισαν (diephēmisan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 1310: To report, publish abroad. From dia and a derivative of pheme; to report thoroughly, i.e. Divulgate.

about Him
αὐτὸν (auton)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

throughout
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

the
τῇ (tē)
Article - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

land.
γῇ (gē)
Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1093: Contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe.


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