Matthew 9:5

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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

Cross References

Matthew 9:2

Some people soon brought to him a crippled man lying on a mat. When Jesus saw how much faith they had, he said to the crippled 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 crippled man, “My friend, your sins are forgiven.”

Luke 5:20

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

Luke 7:48

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

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.” Straight away he stood up.