Matthew 9:5
For which is easier, to say, ‘Your abstract sins ·miss the marks· are forgiven;’ or to say, ‘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
4Yeshua [Salvation], knowing their thoughts, said, “Why do you think evil in your hearts?
Cross References
Isaiah 35:5+ 35:5 (5-6a) MP: Signs of the Messiah include physical healing and restoration. (This is a broad brush statement). (Matt 11:3-5; Luke 7:19-21) Then + 35:5 a MP: Blind eyes are opened. (See also Is 29:18-19). (Matt 9:27-30a; Mark 8:22-25) the eyes of the blind will be opened, 2 and + 35:5 b MP: Deaf ears are opened. (Examples includes speech). (See also Is 29:18-19). (Mark 7:32-35, 9:24-27) the ears of the deaf will be unstopped. 1
Luke 5:23Which is easier to say, ‘Your abstract sins ·miss the marks· are forgiven you;’ or to say, ‘Arise and walk?’
John 5:17+ 5:17 (17-19) MP: Messiah is both God and man. (Zech 13:7) + 5:17 (17-23) MP: Messiah will bear reproach, for God’s sake. (Ps 69:7) But Yeshua [Salvation] answered them, “ 'Avi [My Father] is still working, so I am working, too.”
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 →