Matthew 9:6 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

But so you'll know that I actually have the authority to forgive sins here on earth — *then he turned to the paralyzed man* — get up, grab your mat, and head home.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Jesus proved he could forgive sins by healing what seemed impossible to heal.

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Mark 2:10

But so you'll know that I, the Son of Man, actually have the authority here on earth to forgive sins — (he turns to the paralyzed man) —

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But so you'll know that I actually have the authority here on earth to forgive sins — he turned to the paralyzed guy — I'm telling you: get up, grab your mat, and go home.

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