Luke 5:24 nasb — "But, so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins,"--He said to the paralytic--"I s…

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""But, so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins,"--He said to the paralytic--"I say to you, get up, and pick up your stretcher and go home.""

— Luke 5:24, NASB

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Luke 5 — Context

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The scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, "Who is this man who speaks blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone?"

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But Jesus, aware of their reasonings, answered and said to them, "Why are you reasoning in your hearts?

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"Which is easier, to say, 'Your sins have been forgiven you,' or to say, 'Get up and walk'?

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"But, so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins,"--He said to the paralytic--"I say to you, get up, and pick up your stretcher and go home."

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Immediately he got up before them, and picked up what he had been lying on, and went home glorifying God.

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They were all struck with astonishment and began glorifying God; and they were filled with fear, saying, "We have seen remarkable things today."

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After that He went out and noticed a tax collector named Levi sitting in the tax booth, 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 NASB reads: “"But, so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins,"--He said to the paralytic--"I say to you, get up, and pick up your stretcher and go home."”
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 (NASB): “"But, so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins,"--He said to the paralytic--"I say to you, get up, and pick up your stretcher and go home."” 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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