And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee.(Matthew 9:2)

And, behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth.(Matthew 9:3)

And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?(Matthew 9:4)

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

But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house.(Matthew 9:6)

And he arose, and departed to his house.(Matthew 9:7)

But when the multitudes saw it, they marvelled, and glorified God, which had given such power unto men.(Matthew 9:8)

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Matthew 9:5 - Cross Reference

Whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Rise up and walk? (Luke 5:23)

Jesus saith unto him, Rise, take up thy bed, and walk. (John 5:8)

If we this day be examined of the good deed done to the impotent man, by what means he is made whole; (Acts 4:9)

And Peter said unto him, Aeneas, Jesus Christ maketh thee whole: arise, and make thy bed. And he arose immediately. (Acts 9:34)

Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk. (Acts 3:6)

Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped. (Isaiah 35:5)

And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all. (Acts 3:16)

Whether is it easier to say to the sick of the palsy, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and take up thy bed, and walk? (Mark 2:9)

And there sat a certain man at Lystra, impotent in his feet, being a cripple from his mother's womb, who never had walked: (Acts 14:8)

But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto, and I work. (John 5:17)