Matthew 9:5
Which is easier: to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk?’
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
For whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and walk?
In Context
4But Jesus knew what they were thinking and said, “Why do you harbor evil in your hearts?
Cross References
Isaiah 35:5Then the eyes of the blind will be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped.
Luke 5:23Which is easier: to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk?’
John 5:17But Jesus answered them, “To this very day My Father is at His work, and I too am working.”
Acts 3:16By faith in the name of Jesus, this man whom you see and know has been made strong. It is Jesus’ name and the faith that comes through Him that has given him this complete healing in your presence.
Acts 9:34“Aeneas,” Peter said to him, “Jesus Christ heals you! Get up and put away your mat.” Immediately Aeneas got up,
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 →