Matthew 9:5
For whether is it easier to say, Thy sinnes are forgiuen thee, or to say, Arise, and walke?
Geneva Bible 1599
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 when Iesus saw their thoughts, he said, Wherefore thinke yee euil things in your hearts?
Cross References
Isaiah 35:5Then shall the eyes of the blinde be lightened, and the eares of the deafe be opened.
Luke 5:23Whether is easier to say, Thy sinnes are forgiuen thee, or to say, Rise and walke?
John 5:17But Iesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto, and I worke.
Acts 3:16And his Name hath made this man sound, whom ye see, and know, through faith in his Name: and the faith which is by him, hath giuen to him this perfite health of his whole body in the presence of you all.
Acts 9:34Then said Peter vnto him, Aeneas, Iesus Christ maketh thee whole: arise and trusse thy couch together. And he arose immediately.
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 →