Matthew 9:5
For which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Arise and walk’?
English Majority Text (NT)
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, knowing their thoughts, said, “Why do you think evil in your hearts?
Cross References
Luke 5:23Which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven you,’ or to say, ‘Arise and walk’?
John 5:17But Jesus answered them, “My Father has been working until now, and I am working.”
Acts 3:16And on the basis of faith in His name, this one whom you observe and know, was made strong by His name. And the faith, which is by Him, has given to him this wholeness before you all.
Acts 9:34And Peter said to him, “Aeneas, Jesus the Christ heals you. Arise and make your bed.” Then he arose immediately.
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 →