Mark 2:7
Mark · New Testament · Chapter 2
“Why doth this man thus speak blasphemies? who can forgive sins but God only?”Mark 2:7
What Does Mark 2:7 Mean?
Mark 2:7 is found in the book of Mark, chapter 2, verse 7 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 17 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Forgiveness.
Cross-References (17)
These passages are connected to Mark 2:7 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Isaiah 43:25“I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins.”Daniel 9:9“To the Lord our God belong mercies and forgivenesses, though we have rebelled against him;”Micah 7:18“Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy.”Luke 5:21“And the scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, Who is this which speaketh blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone?”Luke 7:49“And they that sat at meat with him began to say within themselves, Who is this that forgiveth sins also?”John 10:33“The Jews answered him, saying, For a good work we stone thee not; but for blasphemy; and because that thou, being a man, makest thyself God.”John 20:20“And when he had so said, he shewed unto them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the LORD.”Job 14:4“Who can bring a clean thing out of an unclean? not one.”Psalms 130:4“But there is forgiveness with thee, that thou mayest be feared.”Matthew 9:3“And, behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth.”Matthew 26:65“Then the high priest rent his clothes, saying, He hath spoken blasphemy; what further need have we of witnesses? behold, now ye have heard his blasphemy.”Mark 14:64“Ye have heard the blasphemy: what think ye? And they all condemned him to be guilty of death.”Luke 9:10“And the apostles, when they were returned, told him all that they had done. And he took them, and went aside privately into a desert place belonging to the city called Bethsaida.”Matthew 9:6“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.”Mark 2:16“And when the scribes and Pharisees saw him eat with publicans and sinners, they said unto his disciples, How is it that he eateth and drinketh with publicans and sinners?”Mark 2:24“And the Pharisees said unto him, Behold, why do they on the sabbath day that which is not lawful?”John 10:36“Say ye of him, whom the Father hath sanctified, and sent into the world, Thou blasphemest; because I said, I am the Son of God?”
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