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
Which is easier, to say, 'Your sins are forgiven' or to say, 'Stand up and walk'?
Luke 5:22
When Jesus perceived their hostile thoughts, he said to them, "Why are you raising objections within yourselves?

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,' or to say, 'Stand up and walk'?
John 5:11
But he answered them, "The man who made me well said to me, 'Pick up your mat and walk.'"
John 20:23
If you forgive anyone's sins, they are forgiven; if you retain anyone's sins, they are retained."

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