Devine Scripture

Matthew 9:5

Matthew chapter 9 · verse 5 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and walk?

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.4And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?

v.5This passage

v.6But that ye may know that the Son of man hath authority on earth to forgive sins (then saith he to the sick of the palsy), Arise, and take up thy bed, and go unto thy house.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • John 5:17

    But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh even until now, and I work.

  • Mark 2:9

    Which is easier, to say to the sick of the palsy, Thy sins are forgiven; or to say, Arise, and take up thy bed, and walk?

  • Acts 3:16

    And by faith in his name hath his name made this man strong, whom ye behold and know: yea, the faith which is through him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all.

  • Acts 3:6

    But Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but what I have, that give I thee. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.

  • John 5:8

    Jesus saith unto him, Arise, take up thy bed, and walk.

  • Acts 9:34

    And Peter said unto him, Aeneas, Jesus Christ healeth thee: arise, and make thy bed. And straightway he arose.