Matthew 9:2
And, behold, they brought to him one that was palsied, lying on a bed. And Jesus, seeing their faith, said to the palsied man: Child, be of good cheer; thy sins are forgiven.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
In Context
1AND entering into the ship he passed over, and came to his own city.
3And, behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves: This man blasphemes.
Cross References
Matthew 8:10And Jesus hearing it marveled, and said to those who followed: Verily I say to you, I found not so great faith, even in Israel.
Matthew 9:6But that ye may know that the Son of man has power on earth to forgive sins, (then says he to the palsied man) Arise, take up thy bed, and go to thy house.
Mark 1:32And evening having come, when the sun set, they brought to him all that were sick, and those possessed with demons.
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 →