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Luke 5:23
"Which is easier, to say, 'Your sins are forgiven you,' or to say, 'Get up and walk'?
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Christian Standard Bible®
Which is easier: to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk’?
Which is easier: to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk’?
King James Version (1611)
Whether is easier to say, Thy sinnes be forgiuen thee: or to say, Rise vp and walke?
Whether is easier to say, Thy sinnes be forgiuen thee: or to say, Rise vp and walke?
King James Version
Whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Rise up and walk?
Whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Rise up and walk?
English Standard Version
Which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven you,' or to say, ‘Rise and walk'?
Which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven you,' or to say, ‘Rise and walk'?
New American Standard Bible
"Which is easier, to say: 'Your sins are forgiven you,' or to say, 'Get up and walk'?
"Which is easier, to say: 'Your sins are forgiven you,' or to say, 'Get up and walk'?
New Century Version
Which is easier: to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, ‘Stand up and walk'?
Which is easier: to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, ‘Stand up and walk'?
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"Which is easier, to say, 'Your sins have been forgiven you,' or to say, 'Get up and walk'?
"Which is easier, to say, 'Your sins have been forgiven you,' or to say, 'Get up and walk'?
Legacy Standard Bible
Which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins have been forgiven you,' or to say, ‘Get up and walk'?
Which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins have been forgiven you,' or to say, ‘Get up and walk'?
Berean Standard Bible
Which is easier: to say, 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, 'Get up and walk?'
Which is easier: to say, 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, 'Get up and walk?'
Contemporary English Version
Is it easier for me to tell this crippled man that his sins are forgiven or to tell him to get up and walk?
Is it easier for me to tell this crippled man that his sins are forgiven or to tell him to get up and walk?
Complete Jewish Bible
Which is easier to say? ‘Your sins are forgiven you'? or ‘Get up and walk'?
Which is easier to say? ‘Your sins are forgiven you'? or ‘Get up and walk'?
Darby Translation
which is easier, to say, Thy sins are forgiven thee; or to say, Rise up and walk?
which is easier, to say, Thy sins are forgiven thee; or to say, Rise up and walk?
Easy-to-Read Version
The Son of Man has power on earth to forgive sins. But how can I prove this to you? Maybe you are thinking it was easy for me to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven.' There's no proof that it really happened. But what if I say to the man, ‘Stand up and walk'? Then you will be able to see that I really have this power." So Jesus said to the paralyzed man, "I tell you, stand up! Take your mat and go home!"
The Son of Man has power on earth to forgive sins. But how can I prove this to you? Maybe you are thinking it was easy for me to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven.' There's no proof that it really happened. But what if I say to the man, ‘Stand up and walk'? Then you will be able to see that I really have this power." So Jesus said to the paralyzed man, "I tell you, stand up! Take your mat and go home!"
Geneva Bible (1587)
Whether is easier to say, Thy sinnes are forgiuen thee, or to say, Rise and walke?
Whether is easier to say, Thy sinnes are forgiuen thee, or to say, Rise and walke?
George Lamsa Translation
Which is easier to say, Your sins are forgiven, or just to say, Arise and walk?
Which is easier to say, Your sins are forgiven, or just to say, Arise and walk?
Good News Translation
Is it easier to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven you,' or to say, ‘Get up and walk'?
Is it easier to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven you,' or to say, ‘Get up and walk'?
Lexham English Bible
Which is easier to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven you,' or to say, ‘Get up and walk?'
Which is easier to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven you,' or to say, ‘Get up and walk?'
Literal Translation
Which is easier, to say, Your sins have been forgiven you, or to say, Rise up and walk?
Which is easier, to say, Your sins have been forgiven you, or to say, Rise up and walk?
American Standard Version
Which is easier, to say, Thy sins are forgiven thee; or to say, Arise and walk?
Which is easier, to say, Thy sins are forgiven thee; or to say, Arise and walk?
Bible in Basic English
Which is the simpler: to say, You have forgiveness for your sins; or to say, Get up and go?
Which is the simpler: to say, You have forgiveness for your sins; or to say, Get up and go?
Hebrew Names Version
Which is easier to say, 'Your sins are forgiven you;' or to say, 'Arise and walk?'
Which is easier to say, 'Your sins are forgiven you;' or to say, 'Arise and walk?'
International Standard Version
Which is easier: to say 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say 'Get up and walk'?
Which is easier: to say 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say 'Get up and walk'?
Etheridge Translation
Which is easier, to say, Forgiven to thee are thy sins; or to say, Arise, walk?
Which is easier, to say, Forgiven to thee are thy sins; or to say, Arise, walk?
Murdock Translation
Which is the easier, to say, Thy sins are forgiven thee, or to say, Arise and walk?
Which is the easier, to say, Thy sins are forgiven thee, or to say, Arise and walk?
Bishop's Bible (1568)
Whether is easier to say, thy sinnes be forgeuen thee: or to say, ryse vp & walke?
Whether is easier to say, thy sinnes be forgeuen thee: or to say, ryse vp & walke?
English Revised Version
Whether is easier, to say, Thy sins are forgiven thee; or to say, Arise and walk?
Whether is easier, to say, Thy sins are forgiven thee; or to say, Arise and walk?
World English Bible
Which is easier to say, 'Your sins are forgiven you;' or to say, 'Arise and walk?'
Which is easier to say, 'Your sins are forgiven you;' or to say, 'Arise and walk?'
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
Which is easier? To say, Thy sins are forgiven thee? Or to say, Rise up and walk?
Which is easier? To say, Thy sins are forgiven thee? Or to say, Rise up and walk?
Weymouth's New Testament
Which is easier? --to say, `Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, `Rise and walk'?
Which is easier? --to say, `Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, `Rise and walk'?
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
What is liyter to seie, Synnes ben foryouun to thee, or to seie, Rise vp, and walke?
What is liyter to seie, Synnes ben foryouun to thee, or to seie, Rise vp, and walke?
Update Bible Version
Which is easier, to say, Your sins are forgiven you; or to say, Arise and walk?
Which is easier, to say, Your sins are forgiven you; or to say, Arise and walk?
Webster's Bible Translation
Which is easier, to say, Thy sins are forgiven thee; or to say, Rise and walk?
Which is easier, to say, Thy sins are forgiven thee; or to say, Rise and walk?
New English Translation
Which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, ‘Stand up and walk'?
Which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, ‘Stand up and walk'?
New King James Version
Which is easier, to say, "Your sins are forgiven you,' or to say, "Rise up and walk'?
Which is easier, to say, "Your sins are forgiven you,' or to say, "Rise up and walk'?
New Living Translation
Is it easier to say ‘Your sins are forgiven,' or ‘Stand up and walk'?
Is it easier to say ‘Your sins are forgiven,' or ‘Stand up and walk'?
New Life Bible
Which is easier to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,' or, ‘Get up and walk'?
Which is easier to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,' or, ‘Get up and walk'?
New Revised Standard
Which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven you,' or to say, ‘Stand up and walk'?
Which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven you,' or to say, ‘Stand up and walk'?
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Which is easier, To say - Thy sins are forgiven thee; or to say - Arise and be walking?
Which is easier, To say - Thy sins are forgiven thee; or to say - Arise and be walking?
Douay-Rheims Bible
Which is easier to say: Thy sins are forgiven thee; or to say: Arise and walk?
Which is easier to say: Thy sins are forgiven thee; or to say: Arise and walk?
Revised Standard Version
Which is easier, to say, 'Your sins are forgiven you,' or to say, 'Rise and walk'?
Which is easier, to say, 'Your sins are forgiven you,' or to say, 'Rise and walk'?
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
Whether is easyar to saye thy synnes are forgeve the or to saye: rise and walke?
Whether is easyar to saye thy synnes are forgeve the or to saye: rise and walke?
Young's Literal Translation
which is easier -- to say, Thy sins have been forgiven thee? or to say, Arise, and walk?
which is easier -- to say, Thy sins have been forgiven thee? or to say, Arise, and walk?
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Whether is easier to saye: Thy synnes are forgeue ye, Or to saye: Aryse, and walke?
Whether is easier to saye: Thy synnes are forgeue ye, Or to saye: Aryse, and walke?
Mace New Testament (1729)
which is easier, to say, your sins are forgiven you, or to say, rise up, and walk?
which is easier, to say, your sins are forgiven you, or to say, rise up, and walk?
Simplified Cowboy Version
Is it easier for me to say that his sins are forgiven or to tell him to get up and walk?
Is it easier for me to say that his sins are forgiven or to tell him to get up and walk?
Contextual Overview
17One day as He was teaching, there were Pharisees and teachers of the Law sitting there who had come from every village of Galilee and Judea and from Jerusalem. And the power of the Lord was present with Him to heal. 18Some men came carrying on a stretcher a man who was paralyzed, and they tried to bring him in and lay him down in front of Jesus. 19But finding no way to bring him in because of the crowd, they went up on the roof [and removed some tiles to make an opening] and lowered him through the tiles with his stretcher, into the middle of the crowd, in front of Jesus. 20When Jesus saw their [active] faith [springing from confidence in Him], He said, "Man, your sins are forgiven." 21The scribes and the Pharisees began to consider and question [the implications of what He had said], saying, "Who is this man who speaks blasphemies [by claiming the rights and prerogatives of God]? Who can forgive sins [that is, remove guilt, nullify sin's penalty, and assign righteousness] except God alone?" 22But Jesus, knowing their [hostile] thoughts, answered them, "Why are you questioning [these things] in your hearts? 23"Which is easier, to say, 'Your sins are forgiven you,' or to say, 'Get up and walk'?24"But, in order that you may know that the Son of Man (the Messiah) has authority and power on earth to forgive sins"—He said to the paralyzed man, "I say to you, get up, pick up your stretcher and go home." 25He immediately stood up before them, picked up his stretcher, and went home glorifying and praising God. 26They were all astonished, and they began glorifying God; and they were filled with [reverential] fear and kept saying, "We have seen wonderful and incredible things today!"
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Matthew 9:5, Mark 2:9
Reciprocal: Ruth 2:11 - and how
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Whether is it easier to say,.... Mark adds, "to the sick of the palsy"; to whom Christ had said that his sins were forgiven him, which had given offence to the Scribes and Pharisees, imagining that he had assumed too much to himself: wherefore he proposes the following case to them, which they thought was most easy for man, or more proper and peculiar to God to say,
thy sins be forgiven thee, or to say, rise up and walk? Neither of them could be said by a mere man, with effect, so as that sins would be really remitted on so saying; or that a man sick of a palsy, by such a word speaking, would be able to stand upon his feet and walk; but both of them were equally easy to him, that is truly God; and he that could say the one effectually, could also say the other: or in other words, he that could cure a man of a palsy with a word speaking, ought not to be charged with blasphemy, for taking upon him to forgive sin: our Lord meant, by putting this question, and acting upon it, to prove himself to be God, and to remove the imputation of blasphemy from him;
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Barnes' Notes on the Bible
See this passage explained in the notes at Matthew 9:1-7.
Luke 5:17
On a certain day - The time and place are not particularly mentioned here, but from Matthew 9:1 it seems it was at Capernaum.
Luke 5:19
The tiling - See the notes at Matthew 9:1-7.
