Matthew 9:5
For which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven;’ or to say, ‘Get up, and walk’?
World Messianic 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
4Yeshua, knowing their thoughts, said, “Why do you think evil in your hearts?
Cross References
Isaiah 35:5Then the eyes of the blind will be opened, and the ears of the deaf will be unstopped.
Luke 5:23Which is easier to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven you,’ or to say, ‘Arise and walk’?
John 5:17But Yeshua answered them, “My Father is still working, so I am working, too.”
Acts 3:16By faith in his name, his name has made this man strong, whom you see and know. Yes, the faith which is through him has given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all.
Acts 9:34Peter said to him, “Aeneas, Yeshua the Messiah heals you. Get up and make your bed!” Immediately he arose.
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 →