Matthew 9:6
But 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.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
In Context
5For which is easier, to say: Thy sins are forgiven; or to say: Arise, and walk?
7And rising up he departed to his house.
Cross References
Matthew 8:20And Jesus says to him: The foxes have holes and the birds of the air nests; but the Son of man has not where he may lay his head.
Mark 2:7Why does this man speak thus? He blasphemes. Who can forgive sins but one, God?
Luke 5:21And the scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying: Who is this that speaks blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone?
John 5:21For as the Father raises up the dead, and quickens them; so also the Son quickens whom he will.
John 17:2as thou gayest him authority over all flesh, that as many as thou hast given to him, to them he should give eternal life.
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 →