Matthew 9:6
But, so that you may know that the Son of man has authority on earth to forgive sins,” he then said to the paralytic, “Rise up, take up your bed, and go into your house.”
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In The King James Version
In Context
5Which is easier to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven you,’ or to say, ‘Rise up and walk?’
7And he arose and went into his house.
Cross References
Isaiah 43:25I am. I am the very One who wipes away your iniquities for my own sake. And I will not remember your sins.
Matthew 8:20And Jesus said to him, “Foxes have dens, and the birds of the air have nests, but the Son of man has nowhere to rest his head.”
Mark 2:7“Why is this man speaking in this way? He is blaspheming. Who can forgive sins, but God alone?”
Luke 5:21And the scribes and Pharisees began to think, saying: “Who is this, who is speaking blasphemies? Who is able to forgive sins, except God alone?”
John 5:21For just as the Father raises the dead and gives life, so also does the Son give life to whomever he wills.
John 17:2just as you have given authority over all flesh to him, so that he may 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 →