Matthew 9:5
Why, which is easier? --to say, `Your sins are pardoned,' or to say `Rise up and walk'?
Weymouth NT (1912)
In The King James Version
For whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and walk?
In Context
4Knowing their thoughts Jesus said, "Why are you cherishing evil thoughts in your hearts?
Cross References
Luke 5:23Which is easier? --to say, `Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, `Rise and walk'?
John 5:17His reply to their accusation was, "My Father works unceasingly, and so do I."
Acts 3:16It is His name-- faith in that name being the condition--which has strengthened this man whom you behold and know; and the faith which He has given has made this man sound and strong again, as you can all see.
Acts 9:34Peter said to him, "Aeneas, Jesus Christ cures you. Rise and make your own bed." He at once rose to his feet.
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 →