Luke 5:24 akjv — But that you may know that the Son of man has power on earth to forgive sins, (he said to the sick of the palsy,) I say…

American King James Version

"But that you may know that the Son of man has power on earth to forgive sins, (he said to the sick of the palsy,) I say to you, Arise, and take up your couch, and go into your house. "

— Luke 5:24, American King James Version

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Luke 5 — Context

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

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But when Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answering said to them, What reason you in your hearts?

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Whether is easier, to say, Your sins be forgiven you; or to say, Rise up and walk?

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But that you may know that the Son of man has power on earth to forgive sins, (he said to the sick of the palsy,) I say to you, Arise, and take up your couch, and go into your house.

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And immediately he rose up before them, and took up that where on he lay, and departed to his own house, glorifying God.

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And they were all amazed, and they glorified God, and were filled with fear, saying, We have seen strange things to day. ¶

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And after these things he went forth, and saw a publican, named Levi, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he said to him, Follow me.

Luke 5:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 5:24 say?
Luke 5:24 in the American King James Version reads: “But that you may know that the Son of man has power on earth to forgive sins, (he said to the sick of the palsy,) I say to you, Arise, and take up your couch, and go into your house. ”
Where is Luke 5:24 in the Bible?
Luke 5:24 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 5, verse 24.
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 5:24.
What translation should I read Luke 5:24 in?
Luke 5:24 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 5:24?
Luke 5:24 reads (AKJV): “But that you may know that the Son of man has power on earth to forgive sins, (he said to the sick of the palsy,) I say to you, Arise, and take up your couch, and go into your house. ” 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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