Matthew 9:6
But that you may know that the Son of man has authority on earth to forgive sins, (then he said to the paralytic,) Arise, take up your mat, and go to your house.
Revised King James New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
5For which is easier, to say, Your sins are forgiven you; or to say, Arise, and walk?
7And he arose, and departed to his house.
Cross References
Matthew 8:20And Jesus said to him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man has nowhere to lay his head.
Mark 2:7Why does this man speak blasphemies? who can forgive sins but God only?
Luke 5:21And the scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, Who is this who speaks blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone?
John 5:21For as the Father raises up the dead, and gives them life; even so the Son gives life to whom he will.
John 17:2Since you have given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as you have given him.
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 →