13 And he went forth again by the sea side; and all the multitude resorted unto him, and he taught them. A strong faith regards no obstacles in pressing after Christ. I think Jesus wants us to reflect on what mercy is in action as well as attitude. And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith unto him. 6But 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. When he is with them, all is well. 4 And Aram begat Aminadab; and Aminadab begat Naasson; and Naasson begat Salmon; My mission in the world is to save sinners. Let us pray that many may be raised up and sent forth, who will labour in bringing souls to Christ. Give place: for the maid is not dead, but sleepeth. Our Lord Jesus has perfect knowledge of all that we say within ourselves. 5 For whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and walk? 6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly. 10 And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house, behold, many publicans and sinners came and sat … Font Size. But Jesus turned him about, and when he saw her, he said. 10 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. 31But they, when they were departed, spread abroad his fame in all that country. And he arose, and followed him. He shows us an example of non judgemental, mercy. The Authorized Version or King James Version (KJV), 1611, 1769. 11 And when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto his disciples, Why eateth your Master with publicans and sinners? 27 And when Jesus departed thence, two blind men followed him, crying, and saying, Thou Son of David, have mercy on us. KJV: King James Version And it is high honour to the greatest rulers to attend on the Lord Jesus; and those who would receive mercy from Christ, must honour him. 38Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest. "- Weymouth BibleBut you go and learn what this means: 'I desire mercy, and not sacrifice,' for I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. And the woman was made whole from that hour. KJV / Matthew / Matthew 9; Previous Book Previous Chapter Read the Full Chapter Next Chapter Next Book. The death of the righteous is in a special manner to be looked on as only a sleep. 12 But when Jesus heard that, he said unto them, They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick. 14 And as he passed by, he saw Levi the son of Alphæus sitting at the place of toll, … J. W. McGarvey— The Four-Fold Gospel 15And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber mourn, as long as the bridegroom is with them? 34 But the Pharisees said, He casteth out devils through the prince of the devils. 9And 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. King James Version (KJV), KJV, Journal the Word Bible, Large Print, Red Letter Edition: Reflect, Journal, or Create Art Next to Your Favorite Verses, KJV Study Bible, Red Letter Edition: Second Edition, KJV, Vest Pocket New Testament & Psalms, Leathersoft, Black, Red Letter Version: Holy Bible, King James Version, KJV, The King James Study Bible, Red Letter, Full-Color Edition: Holy Bible, King James Version, KJV, Word Study Bible, Red Letter Edition: 1,700 Key Words that Unlock the Meaning of the Bible, KJV, Reference Bible, Personal Size Giant Print, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, King James Version. Christ's conversing with sinners is here called mercy; for to promote the conversion of souls is the greatest act of mercy.