Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Why doth this man thus speak blasphemies? who can forgive sins but God only?

General references

Bible References

Speak

Mark 14:64
"Did you hear his blasphemy? What is your verdict?"
Matthew 9:3
And behold! certain scribes said to themselves, "This man is blaspheming."
Matthew 26:65
Then the high priest tore his garments, saying. "He has spoken blasphemy! What further need have we of witnesses? For behold, now you have heard his blasphemy!
John 10:33
"We are not going to stone you for a good deed," answered the Jews, "but for blasphemy, because you, a mere man, are making yourself God."

Who

Luke 5:21
And the Scribes and Pharisees began to cavil. "Who is this?" they asked, "speaking blasphemies? Who can forgive sins but God alone?"
Luke 7:49
Then the other guest began to say among themselves, "Who is this even to forgive sins?"
John 20:20
As he said this he showed them his hands and his side. Then were the disciple glad, when they saw the Lord.

General references

John 20:23
"Receive the Holy Spirit. If you remit any one's sins, they are remitted; if you retain them they are retained."