Luke 5:20

New International Reader's Version

When Jesus saw that they had faith, he spoke to the man. He said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven.”

Cross References

Genesis 22:12

“Do not lay a hand on the boy,” he said. “Do not harm him. Now I know that you would do anything for God. You have not held back from me your son, your only son.”

Isaiah 38:17

I’m sure it was for my benefit that I suffered such great pain. You love me. You kept me from going down into the pit of death. You have put all my sins behind your back.

Matthew 9:2

Some men brought to him a man who could not walk. He was lying on a mat. Jesus saw that they had faith. So he said to the man, “Don’t lose hope, son. Your sins are forgiven.”

Matthew 9:5

Is it easier to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven’? Or to say, ‘Get up and walk’?

Mark 2:5

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

Luke 7:48

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

John 2:25

He didn’t need anyone to tell him what people are like. He already knew why people do what they do.

John 5:14

Later Jesus found him at the temple. Jesus said to him, “See, you are well again. Stop sinning, or something worse may happen to you.”

Acts 11:23

When he arrived and saw what the grace of God had done, he was glad. He told them all to remain true to the Lord with all their hearts.

Acts 14:9

He listened as Paul spoke. Paul looked right at him. He saw that the man had faith to be healed.

2 Corinthians 2:10

Anyone you forgive I also forgive. Was there anything to forgive? If so, I have forgiven it for your benefit, knowing that Christ is watching.

Colossians 3:13

Put up with one another. Forgive one another if you are holding something against someone. Forgive, just as the Lord forgave you.

James 2:18

But someone will say, “You have faith. I do good deeds.” Show me your faith that doesn’t cause you to do good deeds. And I will show you my faith by the goods deeds I do.