Matthew 9:36

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

When he saw the crowds, he was moved with compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    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.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    But when he saw the crowds, he was moved with compassion for them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    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.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    But{G1161} when he saw{G1492} the multitudes,{G3793} he was moved with compassion{G4697} for{G4012} them,{G846} because{G3754} they{G2258} were{G2258} distressed{G1590} and{G2532} scattered, as{G5616} sheep{G4263} not{G3361} having{G2192} a shepherd.{G4166}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    But{G1161} when he saw{G1492}{(G5631)} the multitudes{G3793}, he was moved with compassion{G4697}{(G5675)} on{G4012} them{G846}, because{G3754} they fainted{G2258}{(G5713)}{G1590}{(G5772)}, and{G2532} were scattered abroad{G4496}{(G5772)}, as{G5616} sheep{G4263} having{G2192}{(G5723)} no{G3361} shepherd{G4166}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    But when he sawe the people he had copassion on the because they were pyned awaye and scattered abroade eve as shepe havige no shepherd.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    And when he sawe the people, he had compassion on the, because they were pyned awaye, and scattered abroade, euen as shepe hauinge no shepherd,

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

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

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    But when he sawe the multitudes, he was moued with compassion on them, because they were destitute, and scattered abrode, euen as sheepe, hauing no shephearde.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    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.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion for them, because they were harassed{TR reads "weary" instead of "harassed"} and scattered, like sheep without a shepherd.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    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,

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    But when he saw all the people he was moved with pity for them, because they were troubled and wandering like sheep without a keeper.

  • 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.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them because they were bewildered and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.

Referenced Verses

  • Mark 6:34 : 34 When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. So He began to teach them many things.
  • Num 27:17 : 17 to go out and come in before them, to lead them out and bring them in, so that the congregation of the LORD will not be like sheep without a shepherd.
  • Matt 14:14 : 14 When He stepped ashore and saw the great crowd, He was moved with compassion for them and healed their sick.
  • Zech 10:2 : 2 For the household idols speak deceit, and the diviners see false visions. They tell deceitful dreams and offer empty comfort. Therefore, the people wander like sheep, oppressed because they have no shepherd.
  • Ezek 34:3-6 : 3 You eat the fat, wear the wool, and slaughter the fattened animals, but you do not feed the flock. 4 You have not strengthened the weak, healed the sick, bound up the injured, brought back the strays, or searched for the lost. Instead, you have ruled them harshly and brutally. 5 So they were scattered because there was no shepherd, and they became food for all the wild animals; they were scattered. 6 My sheep wandered over all the mountains and on every high hill. My flock was scattered over the whole earth, and no one searched or looked for them.
  • Matt 15:32 : 32 Jesus called his disciples to him and said, “I have compassion for these people; they have already been with me three days and have nothing to eat. I do not want to send them away hungry, or they may faint on the way.”
  • Heb 5:2 : 2 He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and wayward, since he himself is subject to weakness.
  • Jer 50:6 : 6 My people have been lost sheep. Their shepherds have led them astray, causing them to wander on the mountains. They have gone from mountain to hill and forgotten their resting place.
  • 1 Kgs 22:17 : 17 Then Micaiah said, 'I saw all Israel scattered on the hills like sheep without a shepherd. And the LORD said, “These people have no master; each one should go home in peace.”'
  • 2 Chr 18:16 : 16 Then Micaiah said, 'I saw all Israel scattered on the hills like sheep without a shepherd, and the LORD said, "These people have no master; let each one go home in peace."'
  • Isa 56:9-9 : 9 All you wild animals of the field, come and devour, all you creatures of the forest. 10 Israel's watchmen are blind; they all lack knowledge. They are all mute dogs; they cannot bark. They lie around dreaming, loving to sleep. 11 Yet the dogs are greedy; they never have enough. They are shepherds who lack understanding; all of them turn to their own way, each seeking his own gain from every quarter.
  • Zech 11:16 : 16 For behold, I am raising up a shepherd in the land who will not care for those being destroyed, seek the young, heal the injured, or feed the healthy, but will eat the meat of the fat sheep and tear off their hooves.'
  • Zech 13:7-8 : 7 Awake, O sword, against My shepherd and against the man who is My companion, declares the LORD of hosts. Strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered; and I will turn My hand against the little ones. 8 In all the land, declares the LORD, two-thirds will be cut off and perish, but one-third will be left in it.
  • Matt 10:6 : 6 Instead, go to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
  • Matt 15:24 : 24 He answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.”
  • Heb 4:15 : 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who has been tempted in every way as we are—yet without sin.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Mark 6:33-36
    4 verses
    88%

    33 But many people saw them leaving and recognized them. They ran on foot from all the towns and arrived there ahead of them.

    34 When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. So He began to teach them many things.

    35 By this time it was late in the day, so His disciples came to Him and said, 'This is a remote place, and it’s already very late.'

    36 'Send the people away so that they can go to the surrounding countryside and villages and buy themselves something to eat.'

  • Matt 14:13-16
    4 verses
    81%

    13 When Jesus heard about this, He withdrew from there by boat to a solitary place. Yet the crowds, hearing of this, followed Him on foot from the towns.

    14 When He stepped ashore and saw the great crowd, He was moved with compassion for them and healed their sick.

    15 When it was evening, the disciples came to Him and said, 'This is a deserted place, and the hour is already late. Send the crowds away so that they can go into the villages and buy food for themselves.'

    16 But Jesus replied, 'They do not need to go away. You give them something to eat.'

  • Matt 9:37-38
    2 verses
    79%

    37 Then he said to his disciples, 'The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few.'

    38 Therefore, ask the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into his harvest field.

  • Mark 8:1-3
    3 verses
    78%

    1 During those days, a very large crowd gathered, and since they had nothing to eat, Jesus called his disciples to him and said to them,

    2 I feel compassion for the crowd because they have already been with me for three days and have nothing to eat.

    3 If I send them home hungry, they will faint on the way, because some of them have come from far away.

  • Matt 15:30-33
    4 verses
    77%

    30 Great crowds came to him, bringing the lame, the blind, the mute, the crippled, and many others, and laid them at his feet; and he healed them.

    31 The people were amazed when they saw the mute speaking, the crippled made whole, the lame walking, and the blind seeing; and they glorified the God of Israel.

    32 Jesus called his disciples to him and said, “I have compassion for these people; they have already been with me three days and have nothing to eat. I do not want to send them away hungry, or they may faint on the way.”

    33 His disciples replied, “Where could we get enough bread in this remote place to feed such a crowd?”

  • Matt 9:35
    74%

    35 Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people.

  • Matt 20:34
    73%

    34 Moved with compassion, Jesus touched their eyes, and immediately they regained their sight and followed him.

  • Luke 9:11-13
    3 verses
    73%

    11 But the crowds learned about it and followed him. He welcomed them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and he healed those who needed healing.

    12 As the day was coming to an end, the twelve approached him and said, 'Send the crowd away so they can go to the surrounding villages and countryside to find food and lodging, because we are in a remote place here.'

    13 But he said to them, 'You give them something to eat.' They replied, 'We have no more than five loaves and two fish—unless we go and buy food for all these people.'

  • Ezek 34:5-6
    2 verses
    73%

    5 So they were scattered because there was no shepherd, and they became food for all the wild animals; they were scattered.

    6 My sheep wandered over all the mountains and on every high hill. My flock was scattered over the whole earth, and no one searched or looked for them.

  • Matt 8:18
    72%

    18 When Jesus saw the large crowds around Him, He gave orders to go over to the other side of the lake.

  • Matt 19:2
    72%

    2 Large crowds followed him, and he healed them there.

  • 2 Chr 18:16
    71%

    16 Then Micaiah said, 'I saw all Israel scattered on the hills like sheep without a shepherd, and the LORD said, "These people have no master; let each one go home in peace."'

  • Matt 18:12
    71%

    12 What do you think? If a man owns a hundred sheep, and one of them wanders away, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the mountains and go to look for the one that wandered away?

  • Luke 15:4
    71%

    4 What man among you, who has a hundred sheep and loses one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness and go after the one that is lost until he finds it?

  • John 10:12
    71%

    12 The hired worker, who is not the shepherd and does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming, abandons the sheep, and runs away. Then the wolf attacks the flock and scatters them.

  • Mark 3:9
    71%

    9 Jesus told His disciples to prepare a small boat for Him to avoid being crushed by the crowd.

  • Matt 9:8
    70%

    8 When the crowds saw this, they were filled with awe and glorified God, who had given such authority to humans.

  • Matt 10:6
    70%

    6 Instead, go to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

  • Luke 10:2
    70%

    2 He said to them, 'The harvest is abundant, but the workers are few. Therefore, pray to the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest.'

  • Mark 9:14-15
    2 verses
    70%

    14 When they came to the disciples, they saw a large crowd around them, and the scribes arguing with them.

    15 As soon as the crowd saw Jesus, they were amazed and ran to greet him.

  • John 6:5
    70%

    5 When Jesus looked up and saw a large crowd coming toward him, he said to Philip, 'Where can we buy bread so that these people may eat?'

  • Matt 5:1
    70%

    1 When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside, and after he sat down, his disciples came to him.

  • Matt 13:2
    69%

    2 Large crowds gathered around him, so he got into a boat and sat down. Meanwhile, the entire crowd stood on the shore.

  • 1 Kgs 22:17
    69%

    17 Then Micaiah said, 'I saw all Israel scattered on the hills like sheep without a shepherd. And the LORD said, “These people have no master; each one should go home in peace.”'

  • Matt 12:15
    69%

    15 But Jesus, knowing this, withdrew from there. Large crowds followed Him, and He healed them all.

  • John 6:2
    69%

    2 A large crowd was following him because they were seeing the signs he was performing on those who were sick.

  • Mark 2:13
    69%

    13 And again, Jesus went out beside the sea, and the crowd came to him, and he was teaching them.

  • Luke 10:33
    69%

    33 But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he was moved with compassion.

  • Luke 9:2
    69%

    2 He sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.

  • Matt 15:35
    69%

    35 He told the crowd to sit down on the ground.

  • Matt 20:29
    69%

    29 As they were leaving Jericho, a large crowd followed him.

  • Matt 14:19
    69%

    19 Then He instructed the crowds to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish, He looked up to heaven, gave thanks, and broke the loaves. He then gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds.

  • Luke 7:13
    69%

    13 When the Lord saw her, He was moved with compassion for her and said, 'Do not weep.'

  • Matt 25:32
    69%

    32 All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate them from one another, as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats.