Mark 2:9

Which is easier, to say to the paralyzed man, ‘Your sins are forgiven’; or to say, ‘Get up, and pick up your mat and walk’?

Matthew 9:5

For which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven and the penalty paid,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk’? [Both are possible for God; both are impossible for man.]

Luke 5:22-25

But Jesus, knowing their [hostile] thoughts, answered them, “Why are you questioning [these things] in your hearts?

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Mark 2:9

Whether is it easier to say to the sick of the palsy, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and take up thy bed, and walk?

Is it

Matthew 9:5

Luke 5:22

Thy sins

Mark 2:5

General references

Luke 5:23

John 5:11

John 20:23

Bible References

Is it

For which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven and the penalty paid,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk’? [Both are possible for God; both are impossible for man.]

But Jesus, knowing their [hostile] thoughts, answered them, “Why are you questioning [these things] in your hearts?

Thy sins

When Jesus saw their [active] faith [springing from confidence in Him], He said to the paralyzed man, “Son, your sins are forgiven.”

General references

Which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven you,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk’?

He answered them, “The Man who healed me and gave me back my strength was the One who said to me, ‘Pick up your pallet and walk.’”

If you forgive the sins of anyone they are forgiven [because of their faith]; if you retain the sins of anyone, they are retained [and remain unforgiven because of their unbelief].”