Luke 5:24 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power upon earth to forgive sins, (he said unto the sick of the palsy,) I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy couch, and go into thine house.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

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.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Jesus didn't just talk about forgiveness, he proved he had the power to back it up.

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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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