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Matthew 9:5

Which is easier, to say, ‘Yoʋr sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Rise and walk’?

Text-Critical English NT

In The King James Version

For whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and walk?

In Context

4Perceiving their thoughts, Jesus said, “Why are you thinking evil things in your hearts?

6But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—then he said to the paralytic— “Rise, pick up yoʋr bed, and go to yoʋr house.”

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Cross References

Luke 5:23Which is easier, to say, ‘Yoʋr sins are forgiven yoʋ,’ or to say, ‘Rise and walk’?

John 5:17But Jesus responded to them, “My Father is still working even now, and I too am working.”

Acts 3:16By faith in his name, his name has given strength to this man whom you see and know, and the faith that is through Jesus has given him this perfect health in the presence of you all.

Acts 9:34Peter said to him, “Aeneas, Jesus Christ has now healed yoʋ; rise and roll up yoʋr mat.” Immediately he rose,

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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