Matthew 9:6
But 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.”
Text-Critical English NT
In The King James Version
In Context
5Which is easier, to say, ‘Yoʋr sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Rise and walk’?
7So the man rose and went to his house.
Cross References
Matthew 8:20Jesus said to him, “Foxes have holes, and the birds of the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head.”
Mark 2:7“Why does this man speak such blasphemies? Who can forgive sins but God alone?”
Luke 5:21But the scribes and the Pharisees began to question what Jesus said: “Who is this that speaks blasphemies? Who can forgive sins but God alone?”
John 5:21For just as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, so also the Son gives life to whomever he wishes.
John 17:2just as yoʋ have given him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to everyone yoʋ have given 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 →