Matthew 9:5
So which is easier, to say ‘Your sins are forgiven’, or to say ‘Get up and walk’?
Family 35 New Testament
In The King James Version
For whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and walk?
In Context
4So 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, ‘Get up and walk!’?
John 5:17But Jesus answered them, “Until now, my Father works, I also work.”
Acts 3:16Well His name, based on faith in His name, made this man strong, whom you see and know. Yes, the faith that is through Him has given him this wholeness in the presence of you all.
Acts 9:34Peter said to him: “Aeneas, Jesus the Messiah is healing you. Get up and make your bed!” And immediately he stood 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 →