Matthew 9:6
But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins—” (then he said to the paralytic), “Get up, and take up your mat, and go to your house.”
World English Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
5For which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven;’ or to say, ‘Get up, and walk’?
7He arose and departed to his house.
Cross References
Isaiah 43:25I, even I, am he who blots out your transgressions for my own sake; and I will not remember your sins.
Matthew 8:20Jesus said to him, “The 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 blasphemies like that? Who can forgive sins but God alone?”
Luke 5:21The scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, “Who is this who speaks blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone?”
John 5:21For as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, even so the Son also gives life to whom he desires.
John 17:2even as you gave him authority over all flesh, so he will give eternal life to all whom you 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 →