Matthew 9:2-8
Holman Christian Standard Bible
2 Just then(A) some men[a] brought to Him a paralytic lying on a mat. Seeing their faith, Jesus told the paralytic, “Have courage, son, your sins are forgiven.”(B)
3 At this, some of the scribes said among themselves, “He’s blaspheming!”(C)
4 But perceiving their thoughts,(D) Jesus said, “Why are you thinking evil things in your hearts?[b] 5 For which is easier: to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk’? 6 But so you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—then He told the paralytic, “Get up, pick up your mat, and go home.” 7 And he got up and went home. 8 When the crowds saw this, they were awestruck[c][d] and gave glory(E) to God who had given such authority to men.
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- Matthew 9:2 Lit then they
- Matthew 9:4 Or minds
- Matthew 9:8 Other mss read amazed
- Matthew 9:8 Lit afraid
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