Mark 2:7

Why doth this man thus speak blasphemies? who can forgive sins but God only?

King James Version
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Other Translations for Mark 2:7

BSB
"Why does this man speak like this? He is blaspheming! Who can forgive sins but God alone?"
AKJV
Why does this man thus speak blasphemies? who can forgive sins but God only?
CPDV
"Why is this man speaking in this way? He is blaspheming. Who can forgive sins, but God alone?"
ERV
Why doth this man thus speak? he blasphemeth: who can forgive sins but one, even God?
NHEB
"Why does this man speak like that? He is blaspheming; who can forgive sins but God alone?"
SMT
Why does this thus speak blasphemies? who can remit sins but the one God.

Commentary for Mark 2:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Mark 2:7
Summary
Scribes challenge Jesus' divine authority
Place
Capernaum house
Event
Objection to forgiveness claim
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching