Matthew 9:5

New English Translation

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

Cross References

Matthew 9:2

Just then some people brought to him a paralytic lying on a stretcher. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Have courage, son! Your sins are forgiven.”

Matthew 9:6

But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins” – then he said to the paralytic – “Stand up, take your stretcher, and go home.”

Mark 2:5

When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven.”

Luke 5:20

When Jesus saw their faith he said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven.”

Luke 7:48

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

Acts 3:16

And on the basis of faith in Jesus’ name, his very name has made this man – whom you see and know – strong. The faith that is through Jesus has given him this complete health in the presence of you all.

Acts 9:34

Peter said to him, “Aeneas, Jesus the Christ heals you. Get up and make your own bed!” And immediately he got up.