Mark 2:7

The Passion Translation

“Who does he think he is to speak this way? This is blasphemy for sure! Only God himself can forgive sins!”

Cross References

Isaiah 43:25

I, yes I, am the One and Only, who completely erases your sins, never to be seen again. I will not remember them again. Freely I do this because of who I am!

Luke 5:21

The Jewish religious leaders and the religious scholars whispered objections among themselves. “Who does this man think he is to speak such blasphemy? Only God can forgive sins! Does he think he is God?”

Daniel 9:9

In spite of all that, Lord, our God, you are filled with compassion and overflow with forgiveness, even though we have openly rebelled against you.

Luke 7:49

All the dinner guests said among themselves, “Who is the one who can even forgive sins?”

Psalm 130:4

But your forgiving love is what makes you so wonderful. No wonder you are loved and worshiped!

John 10:33

The Jewish leaders responded, “We’re not stoning you for anything good you did—it’s because of your blasphemy! You’re just a son of Adam, but you’ve claimed to be God!”

Mark 14:64

for you’ve heard this grievous blasphemy.” Turning to the council he said, “Now, what is your verdict?” “He’s guilty and deserves the death penalty!” they all answered.

Matthew 26:65

This infuriated the chief priest, and as an act of outrage, he tore his robe and shouted, “What blasphemy! No more witnesses are needed, for you heard this grievous blasphemy.”

Matthew 9:3

These words prompted some of the religious scholars to think, “Why, that’s nothing but blasphemy!”

John 10:36

For I have been uniquely chosen by God and he is the one who sent me to you. How then could it be blasphemy for me to say, ‘I am the Son of God!’

Mark 2:6

This offended some of the religious scholars who were present, and they reasoned among themselves,

Mark 2:8

Jesus supernaturally perceived their thoughts and said to them, “Why are you being so skeptical?