Matthew 9:6
But that you may know that the Son of Man has power on the earth to forgive sins—(then He says to the paralytic)—Having risen, take up your bed, and go to your house.”
Literal Standard Version
In The King James Version
In Context
5For which is easier? To say, Your sins are forgiven; or to say, Rise and walk?
7And he, having risen, went to his house,
Cross References
Isaiah 43:25I [am] He who is blotting out Your transgressions for My own sake, || And I do not remember your sins.
Matthew 8:20and Jesus says to him, “The foxes have holes, and the birds of the sky places of rest, but the Son of Man has nowhere He may lay the head.”
Mark 2:7“Why does this One thus speak evil words? Who is able to forgive sins except one—God?”
Luke 5:21And the scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, “Who is this that speaks evil words? Who is able to forgive sins, except God only?”
John 5:21For as the Father raises the dead, and makes alive, so also the Son makes alive whom He wills;
John 17:2according as You gave to Him authority over all flesh, that—all that You have given to Him—He may give to them continuous life;
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 →