Matthew 9:5

Contemporary English Version 1995

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

Cross References

Acts 3:16

You see this man, and you know him. He put his faith in the name of Jesus and was made strong. Faith in Jesus made this man completely well while everyone was watching.

Acts 9:34

Peter said to Aeneas, “Jesus Christ has healed you! Get up and make up your bed.” At once he stood up.

Matthew 9:2

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.”

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.”

Mark 2:5

When Jesus saw how much faith they had, he said to the man, “My friend, your sins are forgiven.”

Luke 5:20

When Jesus saw how much faith they had, he said to the man, “My friend, your sins are forgiven.”

Luke 7:48

Then Jesus said to the woman, “Your sins are forgiven.”