Luke 5:21 asv — And the scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, Who is this that speaketh blasphemies? Who can forgive sins,…

American Standard Version

"And the scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, Who is this that speaketh blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone? "

— Luke 5:21, American Standard Version

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Luke 5 — Context

18

And behold, men bring on a bed a man that was palsied: and they sought to bring him in, and to lay him before him.

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And not finding by what way they might bring him in because of the multitude, they went up to the housetop, and let him down through the tiles with his couch into the midst before Jesus.

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And seeing their faith, he said, Man, thy sins are forgiven thee.

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And the scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, Who is this that speaketh blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone?

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But Jesus perceiving their reasonings, answered and said unto them, Why reason ye in your hearts?

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Which is easier, to say, Thy sins are forgiven thee; or to say, Arise and walk?

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But that ye may know that the Son of man hath authority on earth to forgive sins (he said unto him that was palsied), I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy couch, and go unto thy house.

Luke 5:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 5:21 say?
Luke 5:21 in the American Standard Version reads: “And the scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, Who is this that speaketh blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone? ”
Where is Luke 5:21 in the Bible?
Luke 5:21 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 5, verse 21.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 5:21.
What translation should I read Luke 5:21 in?
Luke 5:21 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 5:21?
Luke 5:21 reads (ASV): “And the scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, Who is this that speaketh blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone? ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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