Matthew 9:5
For which is easier, to say, Forgiven are thy sins, or to say, Arise, walk?
The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge
In The King James Version
For whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and walk?
In Context
4But Jeshu knew their reasonings, and said to them, Why reason ye evil in your hearts?
Cross References
Luke 5:23Which is easier, to say, Forgiven to thee are thy sins; or to say, Arise, walk?
John 5:17But he, Jeshu, said to them, My Father until now worketh, I also work.
Acts 3:16And by faith in his name, this, whom you see and know, he hath strengthened and healed; and faith which is in him hath given to him this soundness before you all.
Acts 9:34And Shemun said to him, Ania, Jeshu Meshiha healeth thee; arise, and make thy bed. And instantly 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 →