Whether 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?
A verse can bring hope. Share this message of faith with someone you care about.
Verse 9 is found in chapter 2 of Mark. The healing of the paralytic begins with a statement about the forgiveness of sins. Mark thus presents an authority in Jesus that goes beyond physical healing and provokes the questioning of those who believe that such prerogative belongs to God alone.
Meditate on this verse and share your reflection or spiritual experience with the community. Your comments will enrich everyone's learning.
Compare Mark 2:9 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Welches ist leichter: zu dem Gichtbrüchigen zu sagen: Dir sind deine Sünden vergeben, oder: Stehe auf, nimm dein Bett und wandle?
¿Qué es más fácil, decir al paralítico: Tus pecados te son perdonados, o decirle: Levántate, y toma tu lecho y anda?
¿Qué es más fácil: decirle al paralítico “Tus pecados son perdonados”, o decirle “Levántate, toma tu camilla y camina”?
Lequel est le plus aisé, de dire au paralytique: Tes péchés sont pardonnés, ou de dire: Lève-toi, prends ton lit, et marche?
Quale è più agevole, dire al paralitico: I tuoi peccati ti son rimessi; ovver dire: Levati, togli il tuo letticello, e cammina?
Qual é mais fácil? dizer ao paralítico: Estão perdoados os teus pecados; ou dizer-lhe: Levanta-te, e toma o teu leito, e anda?
對癱子說『你的罪赦了』,或說『起來!拿你的褥子行走』,哪一樣容易呢?
Find other users in the Community
Connect with members of the Christian community based on their calling or country.