Matthew 9:6
But, to prove to you that the Son of Man has authority on earth to pardon sins" --He then says to the paralytic, "Rise, and take up your bed and go home."
Weymouth NT (1912)
In The King James Version
In Context
5Why, which is easier? --to say, `Your sins are pardoned,' or to say `Rise up and walk'?
7And he got up, and went off home.
Cross References
Matthew 8:20"Foxes have holes," replied Jesus, "and birds have nests; but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head."
Mark 2:7"Why does this man use such words?" they said; "he is blaspheming. Who can pardon sins but One--that is, God?"
Luke 5:21Then the Scribes and Pharisees began to cavil, asking, "Who is this, uttering blasphemies? Who but God alone can forgive sins?"
John 5:21For just as the Father awakens the dead and gives them life, so the Son also gives life to whom He wills.
John 17:2even as Thou hast given Him authority over all mankind, so that on all whom Thou hast given Him He may bestow the Life of the Ages.
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 →