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Matthew 9:2-4
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
Matthew 9:2-4
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
2 And behold, they brought to Him a man paralyzed and prostrated by illness, lying on a sleeping pad; and when Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralyzed man, Take courage, son; your sins are forgiven and the [a]penalty remitted.
3 And behold, some of the scribes said to themselves, This man blasphemes [He claims the rights and prerogatives of God]!
4 But Jesus, knowing ([b]seeing) their thoughts, said, Why do you think evil and harbor [c]malice in your hearts?
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- Matthew 9:2 Joseph Thayer, A Greek-English Lexicon.
- Matthew 9:4 Many manuscripts so read.
- Matthew 9:4 Joseph Thayer, A Greek-English Lexicon.
Matthew 9:2-4
New International Version
Matthew 9:2-4
New International Version
2 Some men brought to him a paralyzed man,(A) lying on a mat. When Jesus saw their faith,(B) he said to the man, “Take heart,(C) son; your sins are forgiven.”(D)
3 At this, some of the teachers of the law said to themselves, “This fellow is blaspheming!”(E)
4 Knowing their thoughts,(F) Jesus said, “Why do you entertain evil thoughts in your hearts?
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