OET interlinear MAT 9:35

9:35

This verse introduces the summary of Jesus’ activities in chapters 5–9.

Here are some ways to begin this summary:

So

In this way

9:35a

Jesus went through: The Greek verb that the BSB translates as went through indicates that Jesus traveled from village to village and visited each one. He probably stayed for a day or two in each village. Your translation should not imply that he passed through these villages without stopping.

Here are some other ways to translate this word:

Jesus went around visiting (GNT)

Jesus traveled through (NCV)

Jesus took his disciples along with him during his trips. Notice that they are with him in 9:37a. In some languages, it may be necessary to add this information here. For example:

Jesus and his disciples went throughout

all the towns and villages: This phrase probably refers to all the cities and villages in a certain area of the country of Israel. It may have been the district of Galilee, but the exact area is not specified. It probably does not refer to all the cities and villages in the entire country.

Here is another way to translate this phrase:

all the towns and villages of that area (NLT)

towns and villages: The Greek word that the BSB translates as towns refers to communities that are larger and more important than villages. Do not use a word that refers only to large, modern cities of today.

Here are some other ways to translate this phrase:

cities and villages (ESV)

the big villages and the small villages

9:35b–d

Verse 9:35b–d is exactly the same as 4:23b–d. You should translate these two verses the same way.

9:35b

teaching: In some languages, it may be necessary to say what Jesus was teaching. For example:

teaching about God

teaching God’s word

in their synagogues: The word synagogues refers to buildings where Jews gathered to pray, read Scripture, teach their beliefs, and worship God. The Jews also gathered in synagogues for cultural activities. There was only one temple, but each Jewish community had a synagogue.

The pronoun their refers to the Jews in each town.

Here are some other ways to translate this phrase:

in the prayer-houses of the Jews

in the meeting-places of the Jews

in their buildings for worship

in each of the houses for gathering together

This word first occurs in 4:23b. See the note there for more information.

If a literal translation of in their synagogues would imply that Jesus was not a Jew, you should leave the word their untranslated. For example:

in the synagogues (GNT)

9:35c

preaching: The word preaching refers to announcing news in a public manner.

Here are some other ways to translate this word:

proclaiming (ESV)

announcing (NLT)

This word also occurs in 4:23c.

the gospel of the kingdom: The Greek word that the BSB translates as gospel is sometimes translated as “good news” (as in the NIV). In the New Testament, this Greek word specifically means “the good news that God has made a way to save sinful people through Jesus.”

In Matthew, the word kingdom is usually referred to by the fuller expression “kingdom of heaven.” It refers to God’s rule in a person’s life.

Here are some other ways to translate this phrase:

the good message about God’s kingdom

the good news concerning God’s kingship/ruling

the good news about submitting to God’s rule/authority

This phrase also occurs in 4:23c. You should translate it the same in both places.

9:35d

healing every disease and sickness: The words disease and sickness are a doublet. This means that these words have almost the same meaning. Together, these words refer to every type of illness and physical problem that people can have.

Different cultures categorize diseases and physical problems in different ways. As you translate this clause, remember that Jesus healed people of leprosy, fever, blindness, demon-possession, and various handicaps. You should find terms that cover all (or most) of these.

Here are some other ways to translate this clause:

• Use two terms. For example:

  healing all kinds of diseases and sicknesses (NCV)

  healing every disease and handicap

  curing every illness and injury

• Use more than two terms. For example:

  he cured people who were sick, handicapped, and injured

  he healed people who had every type of disease, illness, disability, and other sickness

• Use one term. For example:

  healing every kind of sickness

  curing everyone who was not well