Verse 9

‘Which is easier: to say to the paralyzed man, “Your sins are forgiven,” or to say, “Get up, take your mat, and walk”? ’

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Referenced Verses

  • Matt 9:5 : 5 'Which is easier: to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk’?'
  • Luke 5:22-25 : 22 Knowing their thoughts, Jesus replied to them, "Why are you thinking these things in your hearts?" 23 Which is easier: to say, 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, 'Get up and walk'? 24 But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins," He said to the paralyzed man, "I tell you, get up, take your mat, and go home." 25 Immediately he got up in front of them, took what he had been lying on, and went home, glorifying God.