Matthew 9:5

Weymouth NT

Why, which is easier? –to say, `Your sins are pardoned,' or to say `Rise up and walk'?

Cross References

Matthew 9:2

Here they brought to Him a paralytic lying on a bed. Seeing their faith Jesus said to the paralytic, »Take courage, my child; your sins are pardoned.«

Matthew 9:6

But, to prove to you that the Son of Man has authority on earth to pardon sins« –He then says to the paralytic, »Rise, and take up your bed and go home.«

Mark 2:5

Seeing their faith, Jesus said to the paralytic, »My son, your sins are pardoned.«

Luke 5:20

He saw their faith and said to him, »Friend, your sins are forgiven.«

Luke 7:48

And He said to her, »Your sins are forgiven.«

Acts 3:16

It is His name – faith in that name being the condition– which has strengthened this man whom you behold and know; and the faith which He has given has made this man sound and strong again, as you can all see.

Acts 9:34

Peter said to him, »Aeneas, Jesus Christ cures you. Rise and make your own bed.« He at once rose to his feet.