Matthew 9:6
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 9
“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.”Matthew 9:6
What Does Matthew 9:6 Mean?
Matthew 9:6 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 9, verse 6 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Matthew 9:6 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
John 5:8“Jesus saith unto him, Rise, take up thy bed, and walk.”Mark 2:10“But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (he saith to the sick of the palsy,)”Matthew 16:13“When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?”Isaiah 43:25“I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins.”Acts 9:34“And Peter said unto him, Aeneas, Jesus Christ maketh thee whole: arise, and make thy bed. And he arose immediately.”Matthew 9:5“For whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and walk?”Matthew 9:2“And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee.”John 1:51“And he saith unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Hereafter ye shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man.”Numbers 14:17“And now, I beseech thee, let the power of my LORD be great, according as thou hast spoken, saying,”John 5:21“For as the Father raiseth up the dead, and quickeneth them; even so the Son quickeneth whom he will.”John 20:21“Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.”2 Corinthians 2:10“To whom ye forgive any thing, I forgive also: for if I forgave any thing, to whom I forgave it, for your sakes forgave I it in the person of Christ;”2 Corinthians 5:20“Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God.”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.”Matthew 8:20“And Jesus saith unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.”Mark 2:7“Why doth this man thus speak blasphemies? who can forgive sins but God only?”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 5:24“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.”Luke 13:11“And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could in no wise lift up herself.”John 10:28“And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.”
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