Matthew 9:5 web — For which is easier, to say, 'Your sins are forgiven;' or to say, 'Get up, and walk?'

World English Bible

"For which is easier, to say, 'Your sins are forgiven;' or to say, 'Get up, and walk?'"

— Matthew 9:5, World English Bible

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Matthew 9 — Context

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Behold, they brought to him a man who was paralyzed, lying on a bed. Jesus, seeing their faith, said to the paralytic, "Son, cheer up! Your sins are forgiven you."

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Behold, some of the scribes said to themselves, "This man blasphemes."

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Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said, "Why do you think evil in your hearts?

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For which is easier, to say, 'Your sins are forgiven;' or to say, 'Get up, and walk?'

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But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins..." (then he said to the paralytic), "Get up, and take up your mat, and go up to your house."

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He arose and departed to his house.

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But when the multitudes saw it, they marveled and glorified God, who had given such authority to men.

Matthew 9:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 9:5 say?
Matthew 9:5 in the World English Bible reads: “For which is easier, to say, 'Your sins are forgiven;' or to say, 'Get up, and walk?'”
Where is Matthew 9:5 in the Bible?
Matthew 9:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 9, verse 5.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 9:5.
What translation should I read Matthew 9:5 in?
Matthew 9:5 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 Matthew 9:5?
Matthew 9:5 reads (WEB): “For which is easier, to say, 'Your sins are forgiven;' or to say, 'Get up, and walk?'” 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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