Matthew 9:6
But that all of you may know that the Son of man has power on earth to forgive sins, (then says he to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up your bed, and go unto yours house.
Updated King James Version
In The King James Version
In Context
5For whether is easier, to say, Your sins be forgiven you; or to say, Arise, and walk?
7And he arose, and departed to his house.
Cross References
Isaiah 43:25I, even I, am he that blots out your transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember your sins.
Matthew 8:20And Jesus says unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man has not where to lay his head.
Mark 2:7Why does this man thus speak blasphemies? who can forgive sins but God only?
Luke 5:21And the scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, Who is this which speaks blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone?
John 5:21For as the Father raises up the dead, and replenishes life to them; even so the Son gives life to whom he will.
John 17:2As 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 →