Matthew 9:6

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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

Matthew 12:8

Mark 2:10

John 5:8

Bible References

That the

"What does the man mean by talking like this? It is blasphemy! Who can forgive sins, who but God alone?"

Then the scribes and Pharisees began to argue, "Who is this blasphemer? Who can forgive sins, who but God alone?"

for as the Father raises the dead and makes them live, so the Son makes anyone live whom he chooses.

and I give them eternal life; they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand.

since thou hast granted him power over all flesh to give eternal life to all whom thou hast given to him.

Jesus then repeated, "Peace be with you! As the Father sent me forth, I am sending you forth."

God lifted him up to his right hand as our pioneer and saviour, in order to grant repentance and remission of sins to Israel.

So they stoned Stephen, who called on the Lord, saying, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit!"

If you forgive the man, I forgive him too; anything I had to forgive him has been forgiven in the presence of Christ for your sakes,

So I am an envoy for Christ, God appealing by me, as it were ??be reconciled to God, I entreat you on behalf of Christ.

be kind to each other, be tender-hearted, be generous to each other as God has been generous to you in Christ.

Arise

Which is the easier thing, to say, 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, 'Rise and walk'?

there was a woman who for eighteen years had suffered weakness from an evil spirit; indeed she was bent double and quite unable to raise herself.

"Aeneas," said Peter, "Jesus the Christ cures you! Get up and make your bed!" He got up at once.

General references

For the Son of man is Lord of the sabbath."

But to let you see the Son of man has power on earth to forgive sins" ??he said to the paralytic,

Jesus said to him, "Get up, lift your mat, and walk."