Matthew 9:6
But so that you may see that on earth the Son of man has authority for the forgiveness of sins, (then said he to the man who was ill,) Get up, and take up your bed, and go to your house.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
In Context
5For which is the simpler, to say, You have forgiveness for your sins; or to say, Get up and go?
7And he got up and went away to his house.
Cross References
Isaiah 43:25I, even I, am he who takes away your sins; and I will no longer keep your evil doings in mind.
Matthew 8:20And Jesus said to him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of heaven have a resting-place; but the Son of man has nowhere to put his head.
Mark 2:7Why does this man say such things? he has no respect for God: from whom does forgiveness come but from God only?
Luke 5:21And the scribes and Pharisees were having an argument, saying, Who is this, who has no respect for God? who is able to give forgiveness for sins, but God only?
John 5:21In the same way, as the Father gives life to the dead, even so the Son gives life to those to whom he is pleased to give it.
John 17:2Even as you gave him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to all those whom you have given to him.
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 →