Parallel Verses New International Version
Which is easier: to say, 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, 'Get up and walk'?
English Standard Version
For which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Rise and walk’?
New American Standard Bible
"Which is easier, to say, 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, 'Get up, and walk '?
King James Bible
For whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and walk?
Holman Christian Standard Bible
For which is easier: to say, Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, Get up and walk?
International Standard Version
Which is easier: to say, 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, 'Get up and walk'?
American Standard Version
For which is easier, to say, Thy sins are forgiven; or to say, Arise, and walk?
Douay-Rheims Bible
Whether is easier, to say, Thy sins are forgiven thee: or to say, Arise, and walk?
Darby Bible Translation
For which is easier: to say, Thy sins are forgiven; or to say, Rise up and walk?
Young's Literal Translation
for which is easier? to say, The sins have been forgiven to thee; or to say, Rise, and walk?
Cross References Matthew 9:2
And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said to the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; your sins be forgiven you.
Matthew 9:6
But that you may know that the Son of man has power on earth to forgive sins, (then said he to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up your bed, and go to your house.
Mark 2:5
When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the sick of the palsy, Son, your sins be forgiven you.
Mark 2:9
Whether is it easier to say to the sick of the palsy, Your sins be forgiven you; or to say, Arise, and take up your bed, and walk?
Luke 5:20
And when he saw their faith, he said to him, Man, your sins are forgiven you.
Luke 5:23
Whether is easier, to say, Your sins be forgiven you; or to say, Rise up and walk?
Luke 7:48
And he said to her, Your sins are forgiven.
Jump to Previous Arise Easier Forgiven Forgiveness Pardoned Rise Simpler Sins Walk Whether YourJump to Next Arise Easier Forgiven Forgiveness Pardoned Rise Simpler Sins Walk Whether YourCommentaries 9:1-8 The faith of the friends of the paralytic in bringing him to Christ, was a strong faith; they firmly believed that Jesus Christ both could and would heal him. A strong faith regards no obstacles in pressing after Christ. It was a humble faith; they brought him to attend on Christ. It was an active faith. Sin may be pardoned, yet the sickness not be removed; the sickness may be removed, yet the sin not pardoned: but if we have the comfort of peace with God, with the comfort of recovery from sickness, this makes the healing a mercy indeed. This is no encouragement to sin. If thou bring thy sins to Jesus Christ, as thy malady and misery to be cured of, and delivered from, it is well; but to come with them, as thy darlings and delight, thinking still to retain them and receive him, is a gross mistake, a miserable delusion. The great intention of the blessed Jesus in the redemption he wrought, is to separate our hearts from sin. Our Lord Jesus has perfect knowledge of all that we say within ourselves. There is a great deal of evil in sinful thoughts, which is very offensive to the Lord Jesus. Christ designed to show that his great errand to the world was, to save his people from their sins. He turned from disputing with the scribes, and spake healing to the sick man. Not only he had no more need to be carried upon his bed, but he had strength to carry it. God must be glorified in all the power that is given to do good.
CHAPTER 9 Mt 9:1-8. Healing of a Paralytic. ( = Mr 2:1-12; Lu 5:17-26). This incident appears to follow next in order of time to the cure of the leper (Mt 8:1-4). For the exposition, see on [1239]Mr 2:1-12. |
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