Matthew 9:6
But 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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In Context
5What is easier to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or ‘Get up and walk’?
7The man got up and went home.
Cross References
Isaiah 43:25I, yes I am the God who wipes out your sins because of who I am, and who doesn't remember your sins any more.
Matthew 8:20“Foxes have their dens, and wild birds have their nests, but the Son of man has nowhere he can lie down and rest,” Jesus told him.
Mark 2:7“Why is he talking like this? He is blaspheming! Who can forgive sins? Only God can do that!”
Luke 5:21The religious teachers and the Pharisees began to argue with that. “Who is this who's speaking blasphemies?” they asked. “Who can forgive sins? Only God can do that!”
John 5:21For just as the Father gives life to those he resurrects from the dead, in the same way the Son also gives life to those that he wants.
John 17:2For you gave him authority over all people so that he might give eternal life to all those you have given to 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 →