Matthew 9:5
For, which is easier, to say, Your sins are forgiven; or to say, Arise, and walk?
Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament
In The King James Version
For whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and walk?
In Context
4And Jesus, perceiving their thoughts, said: Why do evil thoughts arise in your hearts?
Cross References
Luke 5:23Which is easier, to say., Your sins are forgiven you; or to say, Arise and walk?
John 5:17But Jesus answered them: My Father works till now, and I also work.
Acts 3:16And his name, by faith in his name, has made this man strong whom you see and know; even the faith which is by him, has given him this entire soundness in the presence of you all.
Acts 9:34And Peter said to him: Æneas, Jesus the Christ restores you to health; arise, and spread your bed for yourself. And he immediately arose;
Matthew Henry on Matthew 9:2-9
Christ Heals a Man Sick of the Palsy. 1 And he entered into a ship, and passed over, and came into his own city. 2 And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee. 3 And, behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth. 4 And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts? 5 For whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven… Read the whole commentary →