Mark 2:7

Conservative English Version

"Why would he say such a thing? He must think he is God! Only God can forgive sins."

Cross References

Job 14:4

There's no way a human can be completely pure.

Psalm 130:4

But you forgive us, and so we will worship you.

Isaiah 43:25

But I wipe away your sins because of who I am. And so, I will forget the wrongs you have done.

Daniel 9:9

LORD God, you are merciful and forgiving, even though we have rebelled against you

Micah 7:18

Our God, no one is like you. We are all that is left of your chosen people, and you freely forgive our sin and guilt. You don't stay angry forever; you're glad to have pity

Matthew 26:65

The high priest then tore his robe and said, "This man claims to be God! We don't need any more witnesses! You have heard what he said.

Matthew 9:3

Some teachers of the Law of Moses said to themselves, "Jesus must think he is God!"

Mark 14:64

You heard him claim to be God! What is your decision?" They all agreed that he should be put to death.

Mark 2:6

Some of the teachers of the Law of Moses were sitting there. They started wondering,

Mark 2:8

Right away, Jesus knew what they were thinking, and he said, "Why are you thinking such things?

Luke 5:21

The Pharisees and the experts began arguing, "Jesus must think he is God! Only God can forgive sins."

Luke 7:49

Some other guests started saying to one another, "Who is this who dares to forgive sins?"

John 10:33

They answered, "We are not stoning you because of any good thing you did. We are stoning you because you did a terrible thing. You are just a man, and here you are claiming to be God!"

John 10:36

So why do you accuse me of a terrible sin for saying that I am the Son of God? After all, it is the Father who prepared me for this work. He is also the one who sent me into the world.