Matthew 9:2

New Century Version

Some people brought to Jesus a man who was paralyzed and lying on a mat. When Jesus saw the faith of these people, he said to the paralyzed man, “Be encouraged, young man. Your sins are forgiven.”

Cross References

Ecclesiastes 9:7

So go eat your food and enjoy it; drink your wine and be happy, because that is what God wants you to do.

Isaiah 44:22

I have swept away your sins like a big cloud; I have removed your sins like a cloud that disappears into the air. Come back to me because I saved you.”

Matthew 14:27

But Jesus quickly spoke to them, “Have courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.”

Matthew 4:24

The news about Jesus spread all over Syria, and people brought all the sick to him. They were suffering from different kinds of diseases. Some were in great pain, some had demons, some were epileptics, and some were paralyzed. Jesus healed all of them.

Matthew 6:12

Forgive us for our sins, just as we have forgiven those who sinned against us.

Matthew 8:10

When Jesus heard this, he was amazed. He said to those who were following him, “I tell you the truth, this is the greatest faith I have found, even in Israel.

Matthew 8:16

That evening people brought to Jesus many who had demons. Jesus spoke and the demons left them, and he healed all the sick.

Matthew 9:22

Jesus turned and saw the woman and said, “Be encouraged, dear woman. You are made well because you believed.” And the woman was healed from that moment on.

Matthew 9:5

Which is easier: to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to tell him, ‘Stand up and walk’?

Matthew 9:6

But I will prove to you that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins.” Then Jesus said to the paralyzed man, “Stand up, take your mat, and go home.”

Mark 1:32

That evening, after the sun went down, the people brought to Jesus all who were sick and had demons in them.

Mark 10:49

Jesus stopped and said, “Tell the man to come here.” So they called the blind man, saying, “Cheer up! Get to your feet. Jesus is calling you.”

Mark 5:34

Jesus said to her, “Dear woman, you are made well because you believed. Go in peace; be healed of your disease.”

Mark 6:50

They all saw him and were afraid. But quickly Jesus spoke to them and said, “Have courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.”

John 16:33

“I told you these things so that you can have peace in me. In this world you will have trouble, but be brave! I have defeated the world.”

John 2:25

He did not need anyone to tell him about people, because he knew what was in people’s minds.

John 21:5

Then he said to them, “Friends, did you catch any fish?” They answered, “No.”

Acts 14:9

As this man was listening to Paul speak, Paul looked straight at him and saw that he believed God could heal him.

Acts 19:12

Some people took handkerchiefs and clothes that Paul had used and put them on the sick. When they did this, the sick were healed and evil spirits left them.

Acts 23:11

The next night the Lord came and stood by Paul. He said, “Be brave! You have told people in Jerusalem about me. You must do the same in Rome.”

Romans 5:11

And not only that, but now we are also very happy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we are now God’s friends again.

James 2:18

Someone might say, “You have faith, but I have deeds.” Show me your faith without doing anything, and I will show you my faith by what I do.