Matthew 9:6
but that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, Arise (saith He then to the paralytic) and take up thy couch, and go away to thy house.
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
In Context
5For which is easier? To say, thy sins be forgiven thee? or to say, rise up and walk?
7And he rose up and went away to his own house.
Cross References
Matthew 8:20and Jesus saith unto him, The foxes have holes, and the fowls of heaven their nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.
Mark 2:7Why doth this man thus speak blasphemies? who can forgive sins but God?
Luke 5:21And the scribes and pharisees began to cavil, saying, Who is this that talketh blasphemies? Who can forgive sins but God?
John 5:21For as the Father raiseth up the dead and giveth life: even so the Son maketh alive whom He pleaseth.
John 17:2as Thou hast given Him power over all flesh, that as to all which Thou hast given Him, He might give them eternal life;
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 →