Luke 5:23

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Luke 5:23

BSB

Which is easier: to say, 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, 'Get up and walk?'

AKJV

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

CPDV

Which is easier to say: 'Your sins are forgiven you,' or to say, 'Rise up and walk?'

ERV

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

NHEB

Which is easier to say, 'Your sins are forgiven you;' or to say, 'Arise and walk?'

SMT

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

Word Study (Strong’s) for Luke 5:23

WhetherG5101 isG2076Verb easierG2123AdjectivetosayG2036 ThyG4675 sinsG266Noun FemininebeforgivenG863Verb theeG4671 orG2228tosayG2036RiseupG1453Verb andG2532Conjunction walkG4043Verb

Commentary for Luke 5:23

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Luke 5:23

Summary

Jesus poses rhetorical question about forgiveness credibility

Event

Jesus poses challenging question

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD