Matthew 9:5
for which is easier? to say, The sins have been forgiven to thee; or to say, Rise, and walk?
Young's Literal Translation
In The King James Version
For whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and walk?
In Context
4And Jesus, having known their thoughts, said, 'Why think ye evil in your hearts?
Cross References
Isaiah 35:5Then opened are eyes of the blind, And ears of the deaf are unstopped,
Luke 5:23which is easier — to say, Thy sins have been forgiven thee? or to say, Arise, and walk?
John 5:17And Jesus answered them, 'My Father till now doth work, and I work;'
Acts 3:16and on the faith of his name, this one whom ye see and have known, his name made strong, even the faith that [is] through him did give to him this perfect soundness before you all.
Acts 9:34and Peter said to him, 'Aeneas, heal thee doth Jesus the Christ; arise and spread for thyself;' and immediately he rose,
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 →