Matthew 9:6
But that ye may know that the Son of man hath authority on earth to forgive sins (then saith he to the sick of the palsy), Arise, and take up thy bed, and go up unto thy house.
American Standard Version
In The King James Version
In Context
5For which is easier, to say, Thy sins are forgiven; or to say, Arise, and walk?
7And he arose, and departed to his house.
Cross References
Isaiah 43:25I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake; and I will not remember thy sins.
Matthew 8:20And Jesus saith unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the heaven [have] nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.
Mark 2:7Why doth this man thus speak? he blasphemeth: who can forgive sins but one, [even] God?
Luke 5:21And the scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, Who is this that speaketh blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone?
John 5:21For as the Father raiseth the dead and giveth them life, even so the Son also giveth life to whom he will.
John 17:2even as thou gavest him authority over all flesh, that to all whom thou hast given him, 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 →