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Matthew 9:36 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Matthew 9:36 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 9 verse 36 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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. fainted: or, were tired and lay down”
Matthew 9:36 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 9:36
Jesus' response to the crowds: 'he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd' (εσπλαγχνισθη περι αυτων οτι ησαν εσκυλμενοι και ερριμμενοι ωσει προβατα μη εχοντα ποιμενα). 'Moved with compassion' (εσπλαγχνισθη) describes gut-level, visceral emotional response—feeling in the depths of one's being. Jesus sees beyond individual needs to systemic spiritual crisis. 'Fainted' (εσκυλμενοι) means harassed, troubled, weary. 'Scattered abroad' (ερριμμενοι) means thrown down, helpless. The sheep metaphor evokes Old Testament imagery of ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 9:36
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“and who may come in before them”
“saw a great multitude”
“My people hath been lost sheep: their shepherds have caused them to go astray”
“and you clothe you with the wool”
“and he saw a great multitude. He had compassion on them”
“and the diviners have seen a lie; and they have told false dreams. They comfort in vain. Therefore they go their way like sheep. They are oppressed”
“I wasn't sent to anyone but the lost sheep of the house of Israel.”
“I saw all Israel scattered on the mountains”
“I have compassion on the multitude, because they continue with me now three days and have nothing to eat. I don't want to send them away fasting, or they might faint on the way.”