Mark 2:9

New Living Translation

Is it easier to say to the paralyzed man ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or ‘Stand up, pick up your mat, and walk’?

Cross References

Matthew 4:24

News about him spread as far as Syria, and people soon began bringing to him all who were sick. And whatever their sickness or disease, or if they were demon possessed or epileptic or paralyzed—he healed them all.

Matthew 9:2

Some people brought to him a paralyzed man on a mat. Seeing their faith, Jesus said to the paralyzed man, “Be encouraged, my child! Your sins are forgiven.”

Matthew 9:5

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

Mark 2:10

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

Mark 2:8

Jesus knew immediately what they were thinking, so he asked them, “Why do you question this in your hearts?

Luke 7:48

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