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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?
Matthew 9:2-4
New King James Version
Matthew 9:2-4
New King James Version
2 (A)Then behold, they brought to Him a paralytic lying on a bed. (B)When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Son, be of good cheer; your sins are forgiven you.”
3 And at once some of the scribes said within themselves, “This Man blasphemes!”
4 But Jesus, (C)knowing their thoughts, said, “Why do you think evil in your hearts?
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Matthew 9:2-4
English Standard Version
Matthew 9:2-4
English Standard Version
2 (A)And behold, some people brought to him a paralytic, lying on a bed. And when Jesus (B)saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, (C)“Take heart, my son; (D)your sins are forgiven.” 3 And behold, some of the scribes said to themselves, (E)“This man is blaspheming.” 4 But Jesus, (F)knowing[a] their thoughts, said, “Why do you think evil in your hearts?
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- Matthew 9:4 Some manuscripts perceiving
Matthew 9:2-4
New American Standard Bible
Matthew 9:2-4
New American Standard Bible
2 (A)And they brought to Him a (B)paralyzed man lying on a stretcher. And seeing their faith, Jesus said to the man who was paralyzed, “(C)Take courage, [a]son; (D)your sins are forgiven.” 3 And some of the scribes said [b]to themselves, “This man is (E)blaspheming!” 4 And Jesus, (F)perceiving their thoughts, said, “Why are you thinking evil in your hearts?
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- Matthew 9:2 Lit child
- Matthew 9:3 Lit among
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