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
"Why do you think evil in your hearts? For which is easier, to say 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, 'Rise and walk'?
Luke 5:22
Conscious of their cavilings, Jesus answered, saying.

Thy sins

Mark 2:5
Then Jesus, when he perceived their faith, said to the paralytic, "Son your sins are forgiven."

General references

Luke 5:23
"What is this caviling in your hearts? Which is easier to say, "Your sins are forgiven," or to say, "Rise and walk?"
John 5:11
He replied, "The man who healed me told me to take up my bed and walk."
John 20:23
"Receive the Holy Spirit. If you remit any one's sins, they are remitted; if you retain them they are retained."