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Mark 2:2–12

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Mark 2:2

2And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as about the door: and he preached the word unto them.

Mark 2:3

3And they come unto him, bringing one sick of the palsy, which was borne of four.

Mark 2:4

4And when they could not come nigh unto him for the press, they uncovered the roof where he was: and when they had broken it up, they let down the bed wherein the sick of the palsy lay.

Mark 2:5

5When Jesus saw their faith, he said unto the sick of the palsy, Son, thy sins be forgiven thee.

Mark 2:6

6But there were certain of the scribes sitting there, and reasoning in their hearts,

Mark 2:7

7Why doth this man thus speak blasphemies? who can forgive sins but God only?

Mark 2:8

8And immediately when Jesus perceived in his spirit that they so reasoned within themselves, he said unto them, Why reason ye these things in your hearts?

Mark 2:9

9Whether is it easier to say to the sick of the palsy, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and take up thy bed, and walk?

Mark 2:10

10But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (he saith to the sick of the palsy,)

Mark 2:11

11I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy bed, and go thy way into thine house.

Mark 2:12

12And immediately he arose, took up the bed, and went forth before them all; insomuch that they were all amazed, and glorified God, saying, We never saw it on this fashion.

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DEFINED WORDS

Mark 2:2

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

many

A great number; numerous persons or things.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

together

In one place, company, time, purpose, or united condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

receive

To take, accept, admit, welcome, or obtain what is given or presented.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

much

A great quantity or degree; abundant in amount.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

about

Around, concerning, near, or engaged in; on every side or approximately, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

preached

Proclaimed; announced in public discourse; inculeated.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

word

A spoken or written expression; a saying, message, command, promise, account, or matter.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Mark 2:3

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

one

The number one; a single person or thing; the same or united as a whole.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

sick

Affected with disease or bodily weakness; also distressed, disgusted, or weary, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

palsy

A historical term for paralysis or serious loss of voluntary bodily movement.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

four

The number following three and preceding five.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Mark 2:4

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

press

A crowd or throng; a device for squeezing; as a verb, to squeeze, urge, or crowd closely.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

bed

A place for rest or sleep; also the marriage bed or a place in which something lies. As a verb, to place or lie in a bed.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

wherein

In which; in what thing, place, time, or respect.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

sick

Affected with disease or bodily weakness; also distressed, disgusted, or weary, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

palsy

A historical term for paralysis or serious loss of voluntary bodily movement.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

lay

Place or set down; also rested or remained in a recumbent position, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Mark 2:5

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

faith

Trust, belief, confidence, or reliance; especially trust in God and belief in his word, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

said

Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

sick

Affected with disease or bodily weakness; also distressed, disgusted, or weary, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

palsy

A historical term for paralysis or serious loss of voluntary bodily movement.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

sins

Acts of transgression against God; offences; or, as a verb, commits sin, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

forgiven

Pardoned or released from an offence, debt, or its penalty.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Mark 2:6

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

but

However; introducing a contrast with what precedes.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

certain

Sure, definite, established, or particular though not specifically named, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

scribes

Writers or clerks; among the Jews, persons learned in and teaching the law.

Meaning drawn from: Bullokar 1616 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

reasoning

Thinking by drawing conclusions from facts or principles; also arguing, debating, or discussing.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

hearts

The bodily organ; more often in Scripture, the inward person—the mind, will, affections, conscience, or moral character—according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

DEFINED WORDS

Mark 2:7

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

man

A human being; an adult male; a person, husband, servant, or representative, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

speak

To utter words; to say, declare, address, or communicate by speech.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

blasphemies

Reproachful, contemptuous, or impious words spoken against God or sacred things.

Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

forgive

To pardon an offence, remit a debt, or release from the penalty or resentment connected with it.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

sins

Acts of transgression against God; offences; or, as a verb, commits sin, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

but

But; marking a contrast or qualification in the sentence.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

God

A deity or object of worship; when referring to the LORD, the one true God.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Mark 2:8

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

reasoned

To reason: to think, discuss, argue, or draw conclusions from grounds or evidence.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Skeat 1893

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

said

Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

hearts

The bodily organ; more often in Scripture, the inward person—the mind, will, affections, conscience, or moral character—according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

DEFINED WORDS

Mark 2:9

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

easier

More easy; requiring less effort, labour, or difficulty.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

sick

Affected with disease or bodily weakness; also distressed, disgusted, or weary, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

palsy

A historical term for paralysis or serious loss of voluntary bodily movement.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

sins

Acts of transgression against God; offences; or, as a verb, commits sin, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

forgiven

Pardoned or released from an offence, debt, or its penalty.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Arise

To rise, stand up, come forth, or begin to act.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

take

To receive, seize, carry, accept, choose, or lay hold of, with the exact sense determined by context.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

bed

A place for rest or sleep; also the marriage bed or a place in which something lies. As a verb, to place or lie in a bed.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

DEFINED WORDS

Mark 2:10

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

but

However; introducing a contrast with what precedes.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

know

To perceive, understand, recognize, experience, or be assured of something.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

man

A human being; an adult male; a person, husband, servant, or representative, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

power

Ability, strength, authority, dominion, or the right and capacity to act.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

earth

The ground or dry land; the world or inhabited realm; or a country and its people, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

forgive

To pardon an offence, remit a debt, or release from the penalty or resentment connected with it.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

sins

Acts of transgression against God; offences; or, as a verb, commits sin, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

sick

Affected with disease or bodily weakness; also distressed, disgusted, or weary, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

palsy

A historical term for paralysis or serious loss of voluntary bodily movement.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

DEFINED WORDS

Mark 2:11

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Arise

To rise, stand up, come forth, or begin to act.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

take

To receive, seize, carry, accept, choose, or lay hold of, with the exact sense determined by context.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

bed

A place for rest or sleep; also the marriage bed or a place in which something lies. As a verb, to place or lie in a bed.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

house

A building or dwelling; the people of a household or family; a lineage or family line; as a verb, to shelter, lodge, or provide a dwelling for.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

DEFINED WORDS

Mark 2:12

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

arose

Rose; stood up, came forth, or began to act.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

bed

A place for rest or sleep; also the marriage bed or a place in which something lies. As a verb, to place or lie in a bed.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

before

Earlier than in time; in front of; in the presence of; or prior in order or rank, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

all

Wholly, entirely, or altogether; every one or the whole amount, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

God

A deity or object of worship; when referring to the LORD, the one true God.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

never

Not ever; not at any time; in no case or degree.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

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From verse 2

  1. Mark 2:13
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  2. Mark 1:45
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  3. 2 Timothy 4:2
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  4. Luke 5:17
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  5. Luke 8:1
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From verse 3

  1. Luke 5:18–26
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  2. Matthew 9:1–8
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  3. Matthew 4:24
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From verse 4

  1. Luke 5:19
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  2. Deuteronomy 22:8
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From verse 5

  1. Matthew 9:2
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  2. James 5:15
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  3. Mark 2:9–10
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  4. Luke 7:47–50
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  5. Luke 5:20
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From verse 6

  1. Luke 5:21–22
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  2. Mark 8:17
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  3. 2 Corinthians 10:5
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  4. Matthew 16:7–8
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  1. Isaiah 43:25
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  2. Luke 5:21
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  3. Daniel 9:9
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  4. Micah 7:18
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  5. Luke 7:49
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  1. Psalms 139:2
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  2. Acts 5:3
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  3. Acts 8:22
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  4. Ezekiel 38:10
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  5. Hebrews 4:13
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  1. Luke 5:22–25
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From verse 10

  1. Daniel 7:13–14
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  2. Matthew 9:6–8
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  3. Acts 5:31
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  4. John 5:20–27
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  5. Matthew 16:13
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From verse 11

  1. Mark 1:41
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  2. John 5:8–10
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  3. John 6:63
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  1. Matthew 9:33
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  2. Matthew 9:8
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  3. John 9:32
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  4. Luke 7:16
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