Matthew 9:5

American Standard Version

For which is easier, to say, Thy sins are forgiven; or to say, Arise, and walk?

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Matthew 9:5 in other translations

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

Matthew 9:5 · World English Bible

Matthew 9:5 in context

  1. 3And behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth.
  2. 4And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?
  3. 5For which is easier, to say, Thy sins are forgiven; or to say, Arise, and walk?
  4. 6But that ye may know that the Son of man hath authority on earth to forgive sins (then saith he to the sick of the palsy), Arise, and take up thy bed, and go unto thy house.
  5. 7And he arose, and departed to his house.