Matthew 9:5
For which is easier, to say, 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, 'Get up and walk'?
Unlocked Literal 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
4Jesus knew their thoughts and said, “Why are you thinking evil in your hearts?
Cross References
Isaiah 35:5Then the eyes of the blind will see, and the ears of the deaf will hear. 1
Luke 5:23Which is easier to say, 'Your sins are forgiven you' or to say 'Get up and walk?'
John 5:17Jesus replied to them, “My Father is working even now, and I, too, am working.”
Acts 3:16Now, by faith in his name—this man whom you see and know—this same name made him strong. The faith that is through Jesus gave to him this complete health in the presence of all of you.
Acts 9:34Peter said to him, “Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you. Get up and make your bed,” and right away he got up.
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 →