Luke 5:23

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

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

Cross References

Matthew 9:2

And behold, they brought to him a paralytic, lying on his bed; and when Jesus saw their faith he said to the paralytic, “Take heart, my son; your sins are forgiven.”

Matthew 9:5

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

Mark 2:9

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

Luke 5:22

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

Luke 5:24

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

Luke 7:48

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