Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Luke 5:20 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for Luke 5:20 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 5 verse 20 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And when he saw their faith, he said unto him, Man, thy sins are forgiven thee.”
Luke 5:20 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 5:20
When friends brought a paralytic to Jesus, 'when he saw their faith, he said unto him, Man, thy sins are forgiven thee.' Jesus responds not to the paralytic's faith but to the faith of those carrying him—faith demonstrated through determined effort (removing roof tiles to lower him). Significantly, Jesus addresses sin before disease, identifying spiritual need as primary. The declaration 'thy sins are forgiven' (Greek 'aphēōntai,' ἀφέωνται, perfect passive) claims divine prerogative—only God forgives sin. This bold claim triggers the scribes' accusation of blasphemy (v. 21), which Jesus then v...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 5:20
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“who”
“they brought to him a man who was paralyzed”
“and forgiving each other”
“a man will say”
“And needed not that any should testify of man: for he knew what was in man.”
“Your sins are forgiven.”
“seeing their faith”
“I have forgiven that one for your sakes in the presence of Christ”
“Don't lay your hand on the boy, neither do anything to him. For now I know that you fear God, seeing you have not withheld your son, your only son, from me.”
“For we are consumed by thine anger”