Matthew 9:36 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“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.”

Matthew 9:36 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Matthew 9:36 in 6 Bible Translations

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Matthew 9:36 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion for them because they were harassed and scattered, like sheep without a shepherd.”

Matthew 9:36 — World English Bible

Matthew 9:36 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion for them, because they were distressed and scattered, as sheep not having a shepherd. ”

Matthew 9:36 — American Standard Version

Matthew 9:36 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“And having seen the multitudes, he was moved with compassion for them, that they were faint and cast aside, as sheep not having a shepherd,”

Matthew 9:36 — Young's Literal Translation

Matthew 9:36 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“But when he saw the crowds he was moved with compassion for them, because they were harassed, and cast away as sheep not having a shepherd. ”

Matthew 9:36 — Darby Translation

Matthew 9:36 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“But when he saw the multitude, he had compassion vpon them, because they were dispersed, and scattered abroade, as sheepe hauing no shepheard.”

Matthew 9:36 — Geneva Bible

Matthew 9:36 in Context — Matthew 9

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

35 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.

36 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.

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

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

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What Does Matthew 9:36 Mean?

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