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Matthew 9:5 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Matthew 9:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 9 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and walk?”
Matthew 9:5 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 9:5
Jesus poses a brilliant diagnostic question: 'Whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and walk?' Both statements are humanly impossible—no one can genuinely forgive sins or heal paralysis by mere words. The question exposes the scribes' logic: they doubted Jesus' authority to forgive because forgiveness is invisible and unverifiable. Healing, however, provides observable proof. Jesus essentially says, 'You question My invisible authority to forgive? Watch Me demonstrate visible authority to heal—proving My invisible authority is equally real.' The physical heali...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 9:5
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“Arise, take up your mat, and walk.”
“to tell the paralytic”
“whom you see and know. Yes”
“'Your sins are forgiven you;' or to say”
“impotent in his feet”
“Silver and gold have I none, but what I have, that I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!”
“and the ears of the deaf will be unstopped.”
“Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you. Get up and make your bed! Immediately he arose.”
“My Father is still working, so I am working, too.”
“by what means this man has been healed”