Matthew 9:5
For which is easier, to say: Thy sins are forgiven; or to say: Arise, and walk?
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
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 knowing their thoughts said: Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?
Cross References
Luke 5:23Which is easier, to say, Thy sins are forgiven thee; or to say, Arise and walk?
John 5:17But Jesus answered them: My Father works hitherto, and I work.
Acts 3:16And his name, upon the faith in his name, made this man strong, whom ye see and know; and the faith, which is through Him, gave him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all.
Acts 9:34And Peter said to him: Aeneas, Jesus the Christ makes thee whole; arise, and make thy bed. And immediately he 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 →