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Matthew 9:6–7

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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.
And he arose, and departed to his house.
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From verse 6

  1. Isaiah 43:25Rank 1 from verse 6
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    25I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins.

  2. Matthew 9:5Rank 2 from verse 6
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    5For whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and walk?

  3. 2 Corinthians 2:10Rank 3 from verse 6
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    10To 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;

  4. John 20:21–23Rank 4 from verse 6
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    21Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.

    22And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost:

    23Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained.

  5. John 5:21–23Rank 5 from verse 6
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    21For as the Father raiseth up the dead, and quickeneth them; even so the Son quickeneth whom he will.

    22For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son:

    23That all men should honour the Son, even as they honour the Father. He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him.

  6. 2 Corinthians 5:20Rank 6 from verse 6
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    20Now 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.

  7. Acts 5:31Rank 7 from verse 6
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    31Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.

  8. Acts 7:59–60Rank 8 from verse 6
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    59And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.

    60And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep.

  9. Acts 9:34Rank 9 from verse 6
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    34And Peter said unto him, Æneas, Jesus Christ maketh thee whole: arise, and make thy bed. And he arose immediately.

  10. Colossians 3:13Rank 10 from verse 6
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    13Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.

  11. Ephesians 4:32Rank 11 from verse 6
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    32And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.

  12. John 10:28Rank 12 from verse 6
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    28And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.

  13. John 17:2Rank 13 from verse 6
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    2As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him.

  14. Luke 13:11–13Rank 14 from verse 6
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    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.

    12And when Jesus saw her, he called her to him, and said unto her, Woman, thou art loosed from thine infirmity.

    13And he laid his hands on her: and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God.

  15. Luke 5:21Rank 15 from verse 6
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    21And the scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, Who is this which speaketh blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone?

  16. Mark 2:10Rank 16 from verse 6
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    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,)

  17. Mark 2:7Rank 17 from verse 6
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    7Why doth this man thus speak blasphemies? who can forgive sins but God only?

  18. Matthew 8:20Rank 18 from verse 6
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    20And 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.

  19. Micah 7:18Rank 19 from verse 6
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    18Who 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.

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Matthew 9:6

COMBINED MEANING

but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

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ye

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The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.

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know

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

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Son

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A title of Jesus Christ as the Son of God and the Son of man.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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power

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Sense 1: Ability, strength, force, or effective capacity to act, prevail, or produce an effect. Sense 2: Authority, right, permission, rule, dominion, or control. Sense 3: A person, authority, host, spiritual being, or other agent possessing or manifesting power.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

on

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1. At, upon, or in contact with the named place, object, side, or time. 2. Toward, against, concerning, depending upon, or directed to the named person or thing. 3. Forward or continuing; in joined expressions such as go on, put on, and lay hold on, the other words supply the particular action.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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earth

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Sense 1: The world in distinction from heaven. Sense 2: Dry land, ground, soil, or dust. Sense 3: A land, region, or its inhabitants.

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forgive

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

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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sins

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Transgressions or offences against God and his law, and the guilt for them.

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palsy

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A historical term for paralysis: loss or serious impairment of voluntary bodily movement in the whole body or a part.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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arise

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1. To rise, stand, get up, or move upward from a lower, lying, seated, fallen, or inactive position. 2. To begin, emerge, appear, come into being, or come forward. 3. To take action, intervene, or undertake the stated work. 4. To rise from death; to return to life.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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take

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To receive, seize, carry, accept, choose, or lay hold of.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

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bed

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Sense 1: A place for rest or sleep. Sense 2: The marriage bed or a place in which something lies. As a verb, to place or lie in a bed.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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house

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Sense 1: A building or dwelling. Sense 2: The people of a household or family. Sense 3: A lineage or family line. Sense 4: As a verb, to shelter, lodge, or provide a dwelling for.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 9:7

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arose

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1. Rose, stood up, got up, or moved upward from a lower, lying, seated, fallen, or inactive position. 2. Began, emerged, appeared, came into being, or came forward. 3. Took action, intervened, or undertook the stated work. 4. Rose from death; returned to life.

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departed

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1. Left, went away, or moved from a place or person. 2. Ceased to remain, was removed, disappeared, or passed away. 3. Turned or separated from a way, practice, allegiance, or relationship. 4. Left earthly life or this world.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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house

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Sense 1: A building or dwelling. Sense 2: The people of a household or family. Sense 3: A lineage or family line. Sense 4: As a verb, to shelter, lodge, or provide a dwelling for.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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9:1AND he entered into a ship, and passed over, and came into his own city.

9:2And, 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.

9:3And, behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth.

9:4And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?

9:5For whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and walk?

9:6But 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.

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9:7And he arose, and departed to his house.

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9:8But when the multitudes saw it, they marvelled, and glorified God, which had given such power unto men.

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