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Matthew 9:2-8

2 Some men brought to him a paralytic, lying on a mat. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Take heart, son; your sins are forgiven.”

3 At this, some of the teachers of the law said to themselves, “This fellow is blaspheming!”

4 Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said, “Why do you entertain evil thoughts in your hearts?

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

6 But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins…” Then he said to the paralytic, “Get up, take your mat and go home.”

7 And the man got up and went home.

8 When the crowd saw this, they were filled with awe; and they praised God, who had given such authority to men.

Cross References for Matthew 9:2-8

John 16:33 - “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have tr... Click to read the verse John 16:33 Click to read the verse John 16:33

John 2:25 - He did not need man’s testimony about man, for he knew what was in a man. Click to read the verse John 2:25 Click to read the verse John 2:25

James 2:18 - But someone will say, “You have faith; I have deeds.” Show me your faith without deeds, and I w... Click to read the verse James 2:18 Click to read the verse James 2:18

Proverbs 1:8 - Exhortations to Embrace Wisdom Warning Against Enticement Listen, my son, to your father’s inst... Click to read the verse Proverbs 1:8 Click to read the verse Proverbs 1:8

Ecclesiastes 9:7 - Go, eat your food with gladness, and drink your wine with a joyful heart, for it is now that Go... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 9:7 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 9:7

Psalms 25:18 - Look upon my affliction and my distress and take away all my sins. Click to read the verse Psalms 25:18 Click to read the verse Psalms 25:18

1 Samuel 3:6 - Again the Lord called, “Samuel!” And Samuel got up and went to Eli and said, “Here I am; you ca... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 3:6 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 3:6

Isaiah 40:1-2 - Comfort for God’s People Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. Click to read the verse Isaiah 40:1-2 Click to read the verse Isaiah 40:1-2

Genesis 43:29 - As he looked about and saw his brother Benjamin, his own mother’s son, he asked, “Is this your ... Click to read the verse Genesis 43:29 Click to read the verse Genesis 43:29

Matthew 9:22 - Jesus turned and saw her. “Take heart, daughter,” he said, “your faith has healed you.” And the... Click to read the verse Matthew 9:22 Click to read the verse Matthew 9:22

Matthew 14:27 - But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” Click to read the verse Matthew 14:27 Click to read the verse Matthew 14:27

Proverbs 23:15 - My son, if your heart is wise, then my heart will be glad; Click to read the verse Proverbs 23:15 Click to read the verse Proverbs 23:15

Isaiah 6:7 - With it he touched my mouth and said, “See, this has touched your lips; your guilt is taken awa... Click to read the verse Isaiah 6:7 Click to read the verse Isaiah 6:7

Luke 7:48 - Then Jesus said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.” Click to read the verse Luke 7:48 Click to read the verse Luke 7:48

Romans 5:11 - Not only is this so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we ... Click to read the verse Romans 5:11 Click to read the verse Romans 5:11

Mark 5:34 - He said to her, “Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffer... Click to read the verse Mark 5:34 Click to read the verse Mark 5:34

Acts 13:38-39 - “Therefore, my brothers, I want you to know that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is procl... Click to read the verse Acts 13:38-39 Click to read the verse Acts 13:38-39

Isaiah 44:22 - I have swept away your offenses like a cloud, your sins like the morning mist. Return to me, fo... Click to read the verse Isaiah 44:22 Click to read the verse Isaiah 44:22

Matthew 9:6 - But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins…” Then he s... Click to read the verse Matthew 9:6 Click to read the verse Matthew 9:6

Matthew 4:24 - News about him spread all over Syria, and people brought to him all who were ill with various d... Click to read the verse Matthew 4:24 Click to read the verse Matthew 4:24

Ruth 2:8 - So Boaz said to Ruth, “My daughter, listen to me. Don’t go and glean in another field and don’t... Click to read the verse Ruth 2:8 Click to read the verse Ruth 2:8

Luke 8:48 - Then he said to her, “Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace.” Click to read the verse Luke 8:48 Click to read the verse Luke 8:48

Romans 4:6-8 - David says the same thing when he speaks of the blessedness of the man to whom God credits righ... Click to read the verse Romans 4:6-8 Click to read the verse Romans 4:6-8

John 21:5 - He called out to them, “Friends, haven’t you any fish?” “No,” they answered. Click to read the verse John 21:5 Click to read the verse John 21:5

Acts 19:12 - so that even handkerchiefs and aprons that had touched him were taken to the sick, and their il... Click to read the verse Acts 19:12 Click to read the verse Acts 19:12

Psalms 32:1-2 - Psalm 32 Of David. A maskil. Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are co... Click to read the verse Psalms 32:1-2 Click to read the verse Psalms 32:1-2

Jeremiah 31:33-34 - “This is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after that time,” declares the Lord.... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 31:33-34 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 31:33-34

Acts 23:11 - The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Take courage! As you have testified abo... Click to read the verse Acts 23:11 Click to read the verse Acts 23:11

Mark 2:5 - When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven.” Click to read the verse Mark 2:5 Click to read the verse Mark 2:5

Acts 5:15-16 - As a result, people brought the sick into the streets and laid them on beds and mats so that at... Click to read the verse Acts 5:15-16 Click to read the verse Acts 5:15-16

Mark 1:32 - That evening after sunset the people brought to Jesus all the sick and demon-possessed. Click to read the verse Mark 1:32 Click to read the verse Mark 1:32

Matthew 8:6 - “Lord,” he said, “my servant lies at home paralyzed and in terrible suffering.” Click to read the verse Matthew 8:6 Click to read the verse Matthew 8:6

Matthew 8:10 - When Jesus heard this, he was astonished and said to those following him, “I tell you the truth... Click to read the verse Matthew 8:10 Click to read the verse Matthew 8:10

Luke 5:20 - When Jesus saw their faith, he said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven.” Click to read the verse Luke 5:20 Click to read the verse Luke 5:20

Matthew 8:16 - When evening came, many who were demon-possessed were brought to him, and he drove out the spir... Click to read the verse Matthew 8:16 Click to read the verse Matthew 8:16

Mark 2:1-12 - Jesus Heals a Paralytic A few days later, when Jesus again entered Capernaum, the people heard ... Click to read the verse Mark 2:1-12 Click to read the verse Mark 2:1-12

Colossians 1:12-14 - giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in... Click to read the verse Colossians 1:12-14 Click to read the verse Colossians 1:12-14

Acts 14:9 - He listened to Paul as he was speaking. Paul looked directly at him, saw that he had faith to b... Click to read the verse Acts 14:9 Click to read the verse Acts 14:9

Luke 7:47-50 - Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven—for she loved much. But he who has been... Click to read the verse Luke 7:47-50 Click to read the verse Luke 7:47-50

Luke 5:18-26 - Some men came carrying a paralytic on a mat and tried to take him into the house to lay him bef... Click to read the verse Luke 5:18-26 Click to read the verse Luke 5:18-26

Romans 4:7 - “Blessed are they whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Click to read the verse Romans 4:7 Click to read the verse Romans 4:7