Matthew 9:5
Which is easier to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven you,’ or to say, ‘Rise up and walk?’
Catholic Public Domain Version
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 when Jesus had perceived their thoughts, he said: “Why do you think such evil in your hearts?
Cross References
Isaiah 35:5Then the eyes of the blind will be opened, and the ears of the deaf will be cleared.
Luke 5:23Which is easier to say: ‘Your sins are forgiven you,’ or to say, ‘Rise up and walk?’
John 5:17But Jesus answered them, “Even now, my Father is working, and I am working.”
Acts 3:16And by faith in his name, this man, whom you have seen and known, has confirmed his name. And faith through him has given this man complete health in the sight of you all.
Acts 9:34And Peter said to him: “Aeneas, the Lord Jesus Christ heals you. Rise up and arrange your bed.” And immediately he rose up.
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 →