Matthew 9:5
For which is easier? to say, Thy sins are forgiven? or to say, Arise, and walk?
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
For whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and walk?
In Context
4And Jesus seeing their thoughts, said, Wherefore have ye evil thoughts in your hearts?
Cross References
Isaiah 35:5Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened, And the ears of the deaf be unstopped.
Luke 5:23Which is easier? to say, Thy sins have been forgiven thee? or to say, Arise, and walk?
John 5:17But he answered them, My Father is working up to this time, and I work.
Acts 3:16And his name, through faith in his name, made this man strong, whom ye see and know; yea, the faith which is through him gave him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all.
Acts 9:34And Peter said to him, AEneas, Jesus the Christ healeth thee; arise, and make thy bed. And he arose immediately.
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 →