Matthew 9:5
For which is easier—To say, Forgiven are thy sins,—or to say, Rise and be walking!
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
For whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and walk?
In Context
Cross References
Isaiah 35:5Then, shall be opened the eyes of the blind,—And, the ears of the deaf, be unstopped:
Luke 5:23Which is easier, To say—Thy sins are forgiven thee; or to say—Arise and be walking?
John 5:17But, he, answered them—My Father, until even now, is working; and, I, am working.
Acts 3:16And, by the faith of his name, unto this man whom ye see and know, hath his name given strength,—yea, the faith which is through him, hath given unto him this perfect soundness, over against you all!
Acts 9:34And Peter said unto him—Aeneas! Jesus Christ healeth thee! Arise, and smooth thy bed for thyself. And, straightway, 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 →