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Matthew 9:3-5
New International Version
Matthew 9:3-5
New International Version
3 At this, some of the teachers of the law said to themselves, “This fellow is blaspheming!”(A)
4 Knowing their thoughts,(B) Jesus said, “Why do you entertain evil thoughts in your hearts? 5 Which is easier: to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk’?
Matthew 9:3-5
English Standard Version
Matthew 9:3-5
English Standard Version
3 And behold, some of the scribes said to themselves, (A)“This man is blaspheming.” 4 But Jesus, (B)knowing[a] their thoughts, said, “Why do you think evil in your hearts? 5 For which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Rise and walk’?
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- Matthew 9:4 Some manuscripts perceiving
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