Matthew 9:5

What is easier to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or ‘Get up and walk’?

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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. He asked them, “Why are you thinking evil thoughts in your minds?

6But to convince you that the Son of man does have the authority to forgive sins…” he said to the paralyzed man, “Get up, pick up your mat, and go home!”

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Cross References

Isaiah 35:5When that happens, the blind will see, and the deaf will hear.

Luke 5:23What is easier? To say your sins are forgiven, or to say get up and walk?

John 5:17But Jesus told them, “My Father is still working, and so am I.”

Acts 3:16By trusting in Jesus' name this man was healed by him. You see this man here; you know him. Through trusting in Jesus this man has received complete healing right in front of all of you.

Acts 9:34Peter told him, “Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you! Get up and pick up 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 →

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