Overview
Matthew 9 continues with Jesus' miraculous healings, displaying His compassion and divine power. He forgives and heals a paralytic, showcasing His authority over sin. The chapter also introduces Matthew, the tax collector, whom Jesus calls to follow Him, demonstrating that grace extends to all. Jesus heals a woman with an issue of blood, raises Jairus's daughter, gives sight to two blind men, and frees a mute man from demonic possession. Amidst these miracles, He teaches on fasting and urges His followers to pray for laborers in the harvest, underscoring the urgency of the spiritual needs around them.