Matthew 9:2
And behold, they were bringing to Him a paralyzed man, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said to the paralytic, Be of good cheer, child, thy sins are forgiven thee.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
In Context
1And having embarked into the ship, He crossed over, and came into His own city.
3And behold, certain ones of the scribes said among themselves; This man blasphemeth.
Cross References
Matthew 8:10And Jesus hearing, was astonished, and said to those following, Truly I say unto you, I did not find so great faith in Israel.
Matthew 9:6But in order that you may know that the Son of man has power on earth to forgive sins, (then He says to the paralytic), Having arisen, take thy bed, and depart into thy house.
Mark 1:32And it being evening, when the sun went down, they were carrying to Him all the sick and demonized;
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 →