Luke 5:23

Jesus Heals a Paralytic · Luke 5:17–26
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Translations

Modern
Which is easier: to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk’?
Traditional
Whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Rise up and walk?
Literal
Which is easier: to say, ‘Your sins have been forgiven you,’ or to say, ‘Arise and walk’?
Latin
Quid est facilius dicere: Dimittuntur tibi peccata: an dicere: Surge, et ambula?

Original

Greek
English
Which is easier: to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk’?

Notes

Jesus showed his authority to forgive sins by healing the man.

The healing of the paralyzed man began the conflicts between Jesus and the religious leaders that continued through his public ministry until his crucifixion in Jerusalem.

Events

Parallels

Matthew 9:1–8 Mark 2:1–12

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Luke, Gospel of Miracle Paralysis, Paralytic, Paralyzed Peter, the Apostle Scribe

Topics

Jesus, the Christ: Heals a Paralyzed Man (At Capernaum) Jesus, the Christ: Miracles of Heals the Paralyzed Man Miracles of Jesus, in Chronological Order: Heals the Paralyzed Man