Matthew 9:6

The Passion Translation

But now, to convince you that the Son of Man has been given authority to forgive sins, I say to this man, ‘Stand up, pick up your mat, and walk home.’ ”

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!

Matthew 4:24

His fame spread throughout all Syria! Many people who were in pain and suffering with every kind of illness were brought to Jesus for their healing—epileptics, paralytics, and those tormented by demonic powers were all set free. Everyone who was brought to Jesus was healed!

Matthew 8:20

Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens, birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no true home in this world.”

Matthew 9:2

Just then some people brought a paraplegic man to him, lying on a sleeping mat. When Jesus perceived the strong faith within their hearts, he said to the paralyzed man, “My son, be encouraged, for your sins have been forgiven.”

Matthew 9:5

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

Matthew 9:7

Immediately the man sprang to his feet and left for home.

Mark 2:10

But to convince you that the Son of Man has been given authority to forgive sins,

Mark 2:7

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

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?”

John 10:28

I give to them the gift of eternal life and they will never be lost and no one has the power to snatch them out of my hands.

John 17:2

You have already given me authority over all people so that I may give the gift of eternal life to all those that you have given to me.

John 5:27

The Father has transferred to the Son the authority to judge, because he is the Son of Man.

John 5:8

Jesus said to him, “Stand up! Pick up your sleeping mat and you will walk!”

Acts 5:31

He’s the one God has exalted and seated at his right hand as our Savior and Champion. He is the provider of grace as the Redeemer of Israel.

Acts 9:34

Peter said to him, “Aeneas, Jesus the Anointed One instantly and divinely heals you. Now, get up and make your bed.”

2 Corinthians 2:10

If you freely forgive anyone for anything, then I also forgive him. And if I have forgiven anything, I did so for you before the face of Christ,

2 Corinthians 5:20

We are ambassadors of the Anointed One who carry the message of Christ to the world, as though God were tenderly pleading with them directly through our lips. So we tenderly plead with you on Christ’s behalf, “Turn back to God and be reconciled to him.”

Ephesians 4:32

But instead be kind and affectionate toward one another. Has God graciously forgiven you? Then graciously forgive one another in the depths of Christ’s love.

Colossians 3:13

Tolerate the weaknesses of those in the family of faith, forgiving one another in the same way you have been graciously forgiven by Jesus Christ. If you find fault with someone, release this same gift of forgiveness to them.