King James Version
Matthew 9:3 in the King James Version says “And, behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth.” — study this verse from Matthew chapter 9 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“And, behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth.”
Matthew 9:3 · KJV
And he entered into a ship, and passed over, and came into his own city.
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.
And, behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth.
And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?
For whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and walk?
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“And”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
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