Matthew 9:6

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Summary

But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house.

That the

Arise

Matthew 9:5

Luke 13:11

Acts 9:34

General references

Bible References

That the

“It is I who sweep away your transgressions
for My own sake
and remember your sins no more.

Who is a God like You,
removing iniquity and passing over rebellion
for the remnant of His inheritance?
He does not hold on to His anger forever,
because He delights in faithful love.

“Why does He speak like this? He’s blaspheming! Who can forgive sins but God alone?”

Then the scribes and the Pharisees began to think: “Who is this man who speaks blasphemies? Who can forgive sins but God alone?”

And just as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, so the Son also gives life to anyone He wants to.

I give them eternal life, and they will never perish—ever! No one will snatch them out of My hand.

for You gave Him authority
over all flesh;

so He may give eternal life

to all You have given Him.

Jesus said to them again, “Peace to you! As the Father has sent Me, I also send you.”

God exalted this man to His right hand as ruler and Savior, to grant repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.

They were stoning Stephen as he called out: “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit!”

If you forgive anyone, I do too. For what I have forgiven—if I have forgiven anything—it is for you in the presence of Christ.

Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, certain that God is appealing through us. We plead on Christ’s behalf, “Be reconciled to God.”

And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ.

accepting one another and forgiving one another if anyone has a complaint against another. Just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you must also forgive.

Arise

For which is easier: to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk’?

a woman was there who had been disabled by a spirit

for over 18 years. She was bent over and could not straighten up at all.

Peter said to him, “Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you. Get up and make your bed,” and immediately he got up.

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“So now, may my Lord’s power be magnified just as You have spoken:

For the Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.”

But so you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins,”

He told the paralytic,

“Get up,” Jesus told him, “pick up your mat and walk!”