Matthew 9:2

Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

Some people soon brought to him a man lying on a mat because he could not walk. When Jesus saw how much faith they had, he said to the man, “My friend, don't worry! Your sins are forgiven.”

Cross References

Matthew 9:22

Jesus turned. He saw the woman and said, “Don't worry! You are now healed because of your faith.” At that moment she was healed.

James 2:18

Suppose someone disagrees and says, “It is possible to have faith without doing kind deeds.” I would answer, “Prove that you have faith without doing kind deeds, and I will prove that I have faith by doing them.”

Acts 19:12

People even took handkerchiefs and aprons that had touched Paul's body, and they carried them to everyone who was sick. All of the sick people were healed, and the evil spirits went out.

John 21:5

Jesus shouted, “Friends, have you caught anything?” “No!” they answered.

Matthew 8:10

When Jesus heard this, he was so surprised that he turned and said to the crowd following him, “I tell you in all of Israel I've never found anyone with this much faith!

Matthew 4:24

News about him spread all over Syria, and people with every kind of sickness or disease were brought to him. Some of them had a lot of demons in them, others were thought to be crazy, and still others could not walk. But Jesus healed them all.

Romans 5:11

And in addition to everything else, we are happy because God sent our Lord Jesus Christ to make peace with us.

Acts 14:9

The man was listening to Paul speak, when Paul saw that he had faith in Jesus and could be healed. So he looked straight at the man

John 16:33

I have told you this, so that you might have peace in your hearts because of me. While you are in the world, you will have to suffer. But cheer up! I have defeated the world.

Matthew 9:6

But I will show you that the Son of Man has the right to forgive sins here on earth.” So Jesus said to the man, “Get up! Pick up your mat and go on home.”

Matthew 8:16

That evening many people with demons in them were brought to Jesus. And with only a word he forced out the evil spirits and healed everyone who was sick.

Isaiah 44:22

Turn back to me! I have rescued you and swept away your sins as though they were clouds.

John 2:25

No one had to tell him what people were like. He already knew.

Mark 5:34

Jesus said to the woman, “You are now well because of your faith. May God give you peace! You are healed, and you will no longer be in pain.”

Mark 1:32

That evening after sunset, all who were sick or had demons in them were brought to Jesus.

Ecclesiastes 9:7

So be happy and enjoy eating and drinking! God decided long ago that this is what you should do.

Matthew 6:12

Forgive us for doing wrong, as we forgive others.

Matthew 9:5

Is it easier for me to tell this man his sins are forgiven or to tell him to get up and walk?

Matthew 14:27

At once, Jesus said to them, “Don't worry! I am Jesus. Don't be afraid.”

Mark 6:50

All of them saw him and were terrified. But at this same time he said, “Don't worry! I am Jesus. Don't be afraid.”

Mark 10:49

Jesus stopped and said, “Call him over!” They called out to the blind man and said, “Don't be afraid! Come on! He is calling for you.”

Acts 23:11

That night the Lord stood beside Paul and said, “Don't worry! Just as you have told others about me in Jerusalem, you must also tell about me in Rome.”