Matthew 9:6

New Century Version

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.”

Cross References

Isaiah 43:25

“I, I am the One who erases all your sins, for my sake; I will not remember your sins.

Micah 7:18

There is no God like you. You forgive those who are guilty of sin; you don’t look at the sins of your people who are left alive. You will not stay angry forever, because you enjoy being kind.

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 8:20

Jesus said to him, “The foxes have holes to live in, and the birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to rest his head.”

Matthew 9:2

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.”

Matthew 9:5

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

Matthew 9:7

And the man stood up and went home.

Mark 2:10

But I will prove to you that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins.” So Jesus said to the paralyzed man,

Mark 2:7

“Why does this man say things like that? He is speaking as if he were God. Only God can forgive sins.”

Luke 5:21

The Jewish teachers of the law and the Pharisees thought to themselves, “Who is this man who is speaking as if he were God? Only God can forgive sins.”

John 10:28

I give them eternal life, and they will never die, and no one can steal them out of my hand.

John 17:2

You gave the Son power over all people so that the Son could give eternal life to all those you gave him.

John 5:27

And the Father has given the Son the approval to judge, because he is the Son of Man.

John 5:8

Then Jesus said, “Stand up. Pick up your mat and walk.”

Acts 5:31

Jesus is the One whom God raised to be on his right side, as Leader and Savior. Through him, all people could change their hearts and lives and have their sins forgiven.

Acts 9:34

Peter said to him, “Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you. Stand up and make your bed.” Aeneas stood up immediately.

2 Corinthians 2:10

If you forgive someone, I also forgive him. And what I have forgiven—if I had anything to forgive—I forgave it for you, as if Christ were with me.

2 Corinthians 5:20

So we have been sent to speak for Christ. It is as if God is calling to you through us. We speak for Christ when we beg you to be at peace with God.

Ephesians 4:32

Be kind and loving to each other, and forgive each other just as God forgave you in Christ.

Colossians 3:13

Bear with each other, and forgive each other. If someone does wrong to you, forgive that person because the Lord forgave you.