"Which is easier: to say to a paralytic, 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, 'Get up, pick up your mat, and walk'? Cross References Matthew 4:24 News about Him spread all over Syria, and people brought to Him all who were ill with various diseases, those suffering acute pain, the demon-possessed, those having seizures, and the paralyzed--and He healed them. Matthew 9:2 Just then some men brought to Him a paralytic lying on a mat. When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, "Take courage, son; your sins are forgiven." Matthew 9:5 Which is easier: to say, 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, 'Get up and walk?' Mark 2:8 At once Jesus knew in His spirit that they were thinking this way within themselves. "Why are you thinking these things in your hearts?" He asked. Mark 2:10 But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins..." He said to the paralytic, Luke 7:48 Then Jesus said to her, "Your sins are forgiven." Treasury of Scripture 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? is it. Matthew 9:5 Luke 5:22-25 Thy sins. Mark 2:5 |