Matthew 9:2

KJV1611 – Modern English

And behold, they brought to him a man sick with paralysis, lying on a bed. And Jesus, seeing their faith, said to the paralyzed man, Son, be of good cheer; your sins are forgiven you.

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  • Matt 9:22 : 22 But Jesus turned and saw her, he said, Daughter, be of good comfort; your faith has made you whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour.
  • Matt 4:24 : 24 And his fame went throughout all Syria, and they brought to him all sick people who were afflicted with various diseases and torments, and those who were possessed with devils, and those who were lunatic, and those that had palsy; and he healed them.
  • Matt 8:10 : 10 When Jesus heard it, he marveled, and said to those who followed, Truly I say to you, I have not found such great faith, no, not in Israel.
  • Acts 14:9 : 9 This man heard Paul speaking, who, looking intently at him and seeing that he had faith to be healed,
  • Acts 19:12 : 12 So that handkerchiefs or aprons were brought from his body to the sick, and the diseases left them, and the evil spirits went out of them.
  • John 21:5 : 5 Then Jesus said to them, Children, do you have any fish? They answered him, No.
  • Col 1:12-14 : 12 Giving thanks unto the Father, who has made us qualified to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: 13 Who has delivered us from the power of darkness, and has transferred us into the kingdom of his dear Son: 14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins:
  • Jas 2:18 : 18 Yes, someone will say, You have faith, and I have works. Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works.
  • Acts 5:15-16 : 15 So much so that they brought forth the sick into the streets and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them. 16 A multitude also came out of the cities surrounding Jerusalem, bringing sick people, and those who were tormented by unclean spirits, and they were healed every one.
  • Acts 13:38-39 : 38 Let it be known to you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached to you the forgiveness of sins: 39 And by him all who believe are justified from all things, from which you could not be justified by the law of Moses.
  • Rom 4:6-8 : 6 Even as David also describes the blessedness of the man to whom God credits righteousness apart from works, 7 Saying, Blessed are those whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered. 8 Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not credit sin.
  • Rom 5:11 : 11 And not only that, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received the reconciliation.
  • Matt 8:16 : 16 When evening came, they brought to him many who were possessed with demons: and he cast out the spirits with his word, and healed all who were sick:
  • Matt 9:6 : 6 But that you may know that the Son of Man has power on earth to forgive sins, (then he said to the paralyzed man,) Arise, take up your bed, and go to your house.
  • Ps 32:1-2 : 1 Blessed is he whose wrongdoing is forgiven, whose sin is covered. 2 Blessed is the man to whom the LORD does not count iniquity and in whose spirit there is no deceit.
  • Eccl 9:7 : 7 Go your way, eat your bread with joy, and drink your wine with a merry heart; for God now accepts your works.
  • Isa 40:1-2 : 1 Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. 2 Speak kindly to Jerusalem and cry out to her that her warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned, for she has received from the LORD's hand double for all her sins.
  • Isa 44:22 : 22 I have blotted out, like a thick cloud, your transgressions, and, like a cloud, your sins: return to me; for I have redeemed you.
  • Jer 31:33-34 : 33 But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, says the LORD, I will put my law within them, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be my people. 34 And they shall teach no more every man his neighbor, and every man his brother, saying, Know the LORD: for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest of them, says the LORD: for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.
  • Mark 1:32 : 32 And at evening, when the sun did set, they brought to him all who were diseased, and those who were possessed with devils.
  • Mark 2:1-9 : 1 And again he entered into Capernaum after some days, and it was reported that he was in the house. 2 And immediately many gathered together, so that there was no room to receive them, no, not even near the door, and he preached the word to them. 3 And they came to him, bringing one paralyzed, carried by four. 4 And when they could not come near him because of the crowd, they uncovered the roof where he was, and when they had broken it up, they let down the bed on which the paralyzed man lay. 5 When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralyzed man, Son, your sins are forgiven you. 6 But certain of the scribes were sitting there and reasoning in their hearts, 7 Why does this man speak blasphemies like this? Who can forgive sins but God only? 8 And immediately when Jesus perceived in his spirit that they reasoned within themselves, he said to them, Why do you reason about these things in your hearts? 9 Which is easier, to say to the paralyzed man, Your sins are forgiven you, or to say, Arise, take up your bed, and walk? 10 But that you may know that the Son of Man has power on earth to forgive sins—(he said to the paralyzed man) 11 I say to you, Arise, take up your bed, and go to your house. 12 And immediately he arose, took up the bed, and went out in front of them all, so that they were all amazed, and glorified God, saying, We never saw anything like this.
  • Mark 5:34 : 34 And he said to her, Daughter, your faith has made you whole; go in peace, and be healed of your affliction.
  • Luke 5:18-26 : 18 And behold, men brought on a bed a man who was paralyzed; and they sought a way to bring him in and lay him before him. 19 And when they could not find a way to bring him in because of the crowd, they went up on the housetop and let him down through the tiling with his couch into the midst before Jesus. 20 And when he saw their faith, he said to him, Man, your sins are forgiven you. 21 And the scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, Who is this who speaks blasphemies? Who can forgive sins but God alone? 22 But when Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answered them, What do you reason in your hearts? 23 Which is easier, to say, Your sins are forgiven you; or to say, Rise up and walk? 24 But that you may know that the Son of Man has power on earth to forgive sins, (he said to the paralyzed man,) I say to you, Arise, take up your bed, and go to your house. 25 And immediately he rose up before them, took up what he had been lying on, and went to his own house, glorifying God. 26 And they were all amazed, and they glorified God and were filled with fear, saying, We have seen strange things today.
  • Luke 7:47-50 : 47 Therefore I say to you, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loves little. 48 And he said to her, Your sins are forgiven. 49 And those who sat at the meal with him began to say within themselves, Who is this that also forgives sins? 50 And he said to the woman, Your faith has saved you; go in peace.
  • John 2:25 : 25 And had no need that anyone should testify of man, for he knew what was in man.
  • John 16:33 : 33 I have spoken these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world, you will have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Mark 2:3-12
    10 verses
    93%

    3And they came to him, bringing one paralyzed, carried by four.

    4And when they could not come near him because of the crowd, they uncovered the roof where he was, and when they had broken it up, they let down the bed on which the paralyzed man lay.

    5When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralyzed man, Son, your sins are forgiven you.

    6But certain of the scribes were sitting there and reasoning in their hearts,

    7Why does this man speak blasphemies like this? Who can forgive sins but God only?

    8And immediately when Jesus perceived in his spirit that they reasoned within themselves, he said to them, Why do you reason about these things in your hearts?

    9Which is easier, to say to the paralyzed man, Your sins are forgiven you, or to say, Arise, take up your bed, and walk?

    10But that you may know that the Son of Man has power on earth to forgive sins—(he said to the paralyzed man)

    11I say to you, Arise, take up your bed, and go to your house.

    12And immediately he arose, took up the bed, and went out in front of them all, so that they were all amazed, and glorified God, saying, We never saw anything like this.

  • Matt 9:3-9
    7 verses
    86%

    3And behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemes.

    4And Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said, Why do you think evil in your hearts?

    5For which is easier, to say, Your sins are forgiven you; or to say, Arise, and walk?

    6But that you may know that the Son of Man has power on earth to forgive sins, (then he said to the paralyzed man,) Arise, take up your bed, and go to your house.

    7And he arose, and went to his house.

    8But when the crowds saw it, they marveled, and glorified God, who had given such power to men.

    9And as Jesus passed from there, he saw a man named Matthew, sitting at the tax office: and he said to him, Follow me. And he arose and followed him.

  • Luke 5:18-21
    4 verses
    86%

    18And behold, men brought on a bed a man who was paralyzed; and they sought a way to bring him in and lay him before him.

    19And when they could not find a way to bring him in because of the crowd, they went up on the housetop and let him down through the tiling with his couch into the midst before Jesus.

    20And when he saw their faith, he said to him, Man, your sins are forgiven you.

    21And the scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, Who is this who speaks blasphemies? Who can forgive sins but God alone?

  • Luke 5:23-25
    3 verses
    84%

    23Which is easier, to say, Your sins are forgiven you; or to say, Rise up and walk?

    24But that you may know that the Son of Man has power on earth to forgive sins, (he said to the paralyzed man,) I say to you, Arise, take up your bed, and go to your house.

    25And immediately he rose up before them, took up what he had been lying on, and went to his own house, glorifying God.

  • Matt 8:6-7
    2 verses
    78%

    6And saying, Lord, my servant lies at home sick with paralysis, grievously tormented.

    7And Jesus said to him, I will come and heal him.

  • Luke 7:48-49
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    75%

    48And he said to her, Your sins are forgiven.

    49And those who sat at the meal with him began to say within themselves, Who is this that also forgives sins?

  • Matt 9:1
    74%

    1And he entered into a boat, and crossed over, and came into his own city.

  • Matt 4:23-24
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    74%

    23And Jesus went throughout all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all kinds of sickness and all kinds of disease among the people.

    24And his fame went throughout all Syria, and they brought to him all sick people who were afflicted with various diseases and torments, and those who were possessed with devils, and those who were lunatic, and those that had palsy; and he healed them.

  • Luke 18:42
    72%

    42And Jesus said to him, Receive your sight: your faith has saved you.

  • John 5:8-9
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    72%

    8Jesus said to him, 'Rise, take up your bed, and walk.'

    9And immediately the man was made whole, took up his bed, and walked. And on that day was the Sabbath.

  • Matt 8:16-17
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    72%

    16When evening came, they brought to him many who were possessed with demons: and he cast out the spirits with his word, and healed all who were sick:

    17That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaiah the prophet, saying, He himself took our infirmities, and bore our sicknesses.

  • Matt 15:30
    72%

    30And great multitudes came to him, having with them those that were lame, blind, mute, maimed, and many others, and laid them down at Jesus' feet; and he healed them:

  • Luke 17:19
    72%

    19And he said to him, Arise, go your way: your faith has made you whole.

  • Mark 1:41
    71%

    41And Jesus, moved with compassion, stretched out his hand and touched him, and said to him, I am willing; be clean.

  • Mark 3:28
    71%

    28Truly, I say to you, all sins shall be forgiven to the sons of men, and blasphemies by which they may blaspheme:

  • Matt 17:14
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    14And when they came to the multitude, a certain man came to him, kneeling down to him, and saying,

  • Matt 9:29
    70%

    29Then he touched their eyes, saying, According to your faith be it unto you.

  • Matt 14:14
    70%

    14And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick.

  • Luke 7:21
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    21And in that same hour he cured many of their infirmities and plagues, and of evil spirits; and to many who were blind he gave sight.

  • Matt 17:16
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    16And I brought him to your disciples, and they could not cure him.

  • Acts 14:9
    70%

    9This man heard Paul speaking, who, looking intently at him and seeing that he had faith to be healed,

  • Mark 3:10
    70%

    10For he had healed many; so much that they pressed upon him to touch him, as many as had plagues.

  • Matt 9:22
    70%

    22But Jesus turned and saw her, he said, Daughter, be of good comfort; your faith has made you whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour.

  • Luke 6:10
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    10And looking around upon them all, he said to the man, Stretch forth your hand. And he did so: and his hand was restored whole as the other.

  • Luke 14:2
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    2And, behold, there was a certain man before him who had dropsy.