Luke 5:23

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

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

Cross References

Matthew 9:2

And some people were carrying to him a paralyzed man lying on a stretcher. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Take heart, child; your sins are forgiven.”

Matthew 9:5

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

Mark 2:9

Which is easier: to say to the paralytic, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Stand up and take your mat and walk’?

Luke 5:22

When Jesus perceived their questionings, he answered them, “Why do you raise such questions in your hearts?

Luke 5:24

But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—he said to the one who was paralyzed—“I say to you, stand up and take your stretcher and go to your home.”

Luke 7:48

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