Matthew 9:2
And behold, they brought to him a man sick with the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus, seeing their faith, said to the sick of the palsy, Son, be of good cheer; thy sins are forgiven thee.
Webster Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
1And he entered into a boat, and passed over, and came into his own city.
3And behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth.
Cross References
Psalms 32:1A Psalm of David, Maschil. Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.
Isaiah 40:1Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God.
Jeremiah 31:33But this shall be the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, saith the LORD, I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be my people.
Matthew 8:10When Jesus heard it , he marveled, and said to them that followed, Verily I say to you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.
Matthew 9:6But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick with the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go to thy house.
Mark 1:32And at evening, when the sun had set, they brought to him all that were diseased, and them that were possessed with demons.
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 →