Matthew 9:5

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

For which is easier: to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ 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 9:6

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

Mark 2:5

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

Luke 5:20

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

Luke 7:48

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

Acts 3:16

And by faith in his name, his name itself has made this man strong, whom you see and know, and the faith that is through Jesus has given him this perfect health in the presence of all of you.

Acts 9:34

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