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Mark 2:7 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Mark 2:7 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Mark chapter 2 verse 7 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Why doth this man thus speak blasphemies? who can forgive sins but God only?”
Mark 2:7 (KJV)
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Commentary on Mark 2:7
The scribes' reasoning is theologically correct: 'Who can forgive sins but God only?' (Greek ei mē heis ho theos). Forgiveness of sins belongs exclusively to God because sin offends His holiness primarily. Human forgiveness addresses interpersonal wrongs, but ultimate guilt before God requires divine pardon. The scribes accurately identify Jesus' implicit deity claim when He pronounces forgiveness (2:5). Their logic was sound: either Jesus blasphemes by usurping divine prerogative, or He is God incarnate. Jesus' subsequent healing (2:10-12) proves His authority, vindicating the deity claim. Th...
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Cross-References for Mark 2:7
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“even I”
“saying”
“who pardons iniquity”
“To the Lord our God belong mercies and forgivenesses”
“Who is this who even forgives sins?”
“he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples therefore were glad when they saw the Lord.”
“therefore you are feared.”
“Who can bring a clean thing out of an unclean? not one.”
“We don't stone you for a good work, but for blasphemy: because you, being a man, make yourself God.”