Matthew 9:5

New Living Translation

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

Cross References

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 9:6

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, “Stand up, pick up your mat, and go home!”

Mark 2:5

Seeing their faith, Jesus said to the paralyzed man, “My child, your sins are forgiven.”

Luke 5:20

Seeing their faith, Jesus said to the man, “Young man, your sins are forgiven.”

Luke 7:48

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

Acts 3:16

“Through faith in the name of Jesus, this man was healed—and you know how crippled he was before. Faith in Jesus’ name has healed him before your very eyes.

Acts 9:34

Peter said to him, “Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you! Get up, and roll up your sleeping mat!” And he was healed instantly.