Matthew 9:6
But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on the earth to forgive sins”—then He said to the paralytic, “Arise, take up your bed, and go to your house.”
English Majority Text (NT)
In The King James Version
In Context
5For which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Arise and walk’?
7And he arose, and went to his house.
Cross References
Matthew 8:20And Jesus said to him, “Foxes have dens, and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head.”
Mark 2:7“Why does this Man speak blasphemies like this? Who is able to forgive sins except God alone?”
Luke 5:21And the scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, “Who is this Man who speaks blasphemies? Who can forgive sins except God alone?”
John 5:21For as the Father raises up the dead and gives life, thus also the Son gives life to whom He wills.
John 17:2just as You have given Him authority over all flesh, so that He will give eternal life to all You have given Him.
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 →