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 why is it easier to say, Sins are let go to thee; or say, Arise and walk?
Luke 5:22
And Jesus having known their reflections, having answered, said to them, What do ye reason with yourselves in your hearts?

Thy sins

Mark 2:5
And Jesus having seen their faith, says to the paralytic, Child, thy sins have been remitted to thee.

General references

Luke 5:23
Which is easier, to say, Thy sins are remitted to thee; or to say, Arise and walk?
John 5:11
He answered them, He having made me well, the same said to me, Lift up thy couch, and walk.
John 20:23
Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted to them: whose soever ye retain, they have been retained.