Matthew 9:5

For whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and walk?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 9:5

BSB

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

AKJV

For whether is easier, to say, Your sins be forgiven you; or to say, Arise, and walk?

CPDV

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

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

For why is it easier to say, Sins are let go to thee; or say, Arise and walk?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 9:5

ForG1063Conjunction whetherG5101 isG2076Verb easierG2123AdjectivetosayG2036ThysinsG266Noun FemininebeforgivenG863Verb theeG4671 orG2228tosayG2036 AriseG1453Verb andG2532Conjunction walkG4043Verb

Commentary for Matthew 9:5

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

Overview of Matthew 9:5

Summary

Questioning what demonstrates greater authority

Event

Jesus questions authority demonstration

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD