Matthew 9:6
But 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.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
In Context
5For whether is it easier, to say, Thy sins are forgiven thee; or, Arise, and walk about?
7And having arisen, he came away to his own house.
Cross References
Matthew 8:20And Jesus says to him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of heaven nests; but the Son of man has not where He may recline His head.
Mark 2:7Why does He speak blasphemies? Who is able to forgive sins, except the one God?
Luke 5:21And the scribes and Pharisees began to reason, Who is this one who speaketh blasphemies? Who is able to forgive sins, except God only?
John 5:21For as the Father raiseth up the dead and createth life in them, so the Son also createth life in whom He will.
John 17:2as thou didst give Him authority over all flesh, in order that whatsoever thou hast given unto Him, He may give unto them eternal life.
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 →