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, 'Rise and walk'?
Luke 5:22
But when Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answered them, "Why are you reasoning in your hearts?

Thy sins

Mark 2:5
When Jesus saw their faith, he said to 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, 'Rise up and walk'?
John 5:11
But he answered them, "The man who made me well said to me, 'Take up your bed, 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."