Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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?

Thy sins

General references

Bible References

Is it

Matthew 9:5
For which is easier: to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk’?
Luke 5:22
But perceiving their thoughts, Jesus replied to them, “Why are you thinking this in your hearts?

Thy sins

Mark 2:5
Seeing their faith, Jesus told the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven.”

General references

Luke 5:23
Which is easier: to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven you,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk’?
John 5:11
He replied, “The man who made me well told me, ‘Pick up your mat and walk.’
John 20:23
If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.”

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