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Mark 2

Mark 2:10

Jesus Heals a Paralytic · Mark 2:1–12
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Translations

Modern
But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins...” He said to the paralytic,
Traditional
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,)
Literal
But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority to forgive sins on the earth...” He says to the paralytic,
Latin
Ut autem sciatis quia Filius hominis habet potestatem in terra dimittendi peccata (ait paralytico),

Interlinear

Greek
English
But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins...” He said to the paralytic,

Notes

Mark 2:9–11

Which is easier: to say … 'Your sins are forgiven': This claim cannot be directly proved or disproved, while the claim to heal can be. Jesus showed his ability to heal in order to show his authority to forgive.

Mark 2:1–12

This controversy story is also a miracle story. It includes both a dispute and an act of healing or power.

Because it contains a miracle, it connects with the earlier group of miracle stories in 1:21–45.

Mark 2:1–3:6

Five controversy stories (2:1–12, 13–17, 18–22, 23–28; 3:1–6) are grouped together because they share a common theme. Each story shows a conflict between Jesus and the religious leaders. In these accounts, Jesus says or does things that challenge their beliefs and practices. These stories show the great authority that Jesus has.

Theme notes and profiles

Following Jesus The Son of Man

Events

Parallels

Matthew 9:1–8 Luke 5:17–26

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Blasphemy Forgiveness Gospel Heal, Healing Jesus Christ, Teachings of Mark, Gospel of Miracle Paralysis, Paralytic, Paralyzed Principalities and Powers Son of Man

Topics

Christ is God: As Having Power to Forgive Sins Jesus, the Christ: Heals a Paralyzed Man (At Capernaum) Jesus, the Christ: Meekness of Jesus, the Christ: Miracles of Heals the Paralyzed Man Jesus, the Christ: Power of, to Forgive Sins Miracles of Jesus, in Chronological Order: Heals the Paralyzed Man Miracles: Design of The Miracles of Christ: Paralytic Healed Unbelief: The Jewish Leaders