New International Version But I want you to know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins.” So he said to the paralyzed man, “Get up, take your mat and go home.” New Living Translation So I will prove to you that the Son of Man has the authority on earth to forgive sins.” Then Jesus turned to the paralyzed man and said, “Stand up, pick up your mat, and go home!” English Standard Version But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—he then said to the paralytic— “Rise, pick up your bed and go home.” Berean Standard Bible But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins...” Then He said to the paralytic, “Get up, pick up your mat, and go home.” Berean Literal Bible But so that you⁺ may know that the Son of Man has authority on the earth to forgive sins...” Then He says to the paralytic, “Having arisen, take up your mat and go to your house.” King James Bible 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. New King James Version But that you may know that the Son of Man has power on earth to forgive sins” —then He said to the paralytic, “Arise, take up your bed, and go to your house.” New American Standard Bible But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—then He said to the paralyzed man, “Get up, pick up your stretcher and go home.” NASB 1995 “But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins “—then He said to the paralytic, “Get up, pick up your bed and go home.” NASB 1977 “But in order that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—then He said to the paralytic—“Rise, take up your bed, and go home.” Legacy Standard Bible But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—then He said to the paralytic, “Get up, pick up your bed and go home.” Amplified Bible But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority and the power on earth to forgive sins”—then He said to the paralytic, “Get up, pick up your stretcher and go home.” Berean Annotated Bible But so that you⁺ may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins... Then He said to the paralytic, “Get up, pick up your mat, and go home. Christian Standard Bible But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins” —then he told the paralytic, “Get up, take your stretcher, and go home.” Holman Christian Standard Bible But so you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins"—then He told the paralytic, “Get up, pick up your mat, and go home.” American Standard Version But that ye may know that the Son of man hath authority on earth to forgive sins (then saith he to the sick of the palsy), Arise, and take up thy bed, and go unto thy house. Contemporary English Version But I will show you that the Son of Man has the right to forgive sins here on earth." So Jesus said to the man, "Get up! Pick up your mat and go on home." English Revised Version 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, and take up thy bed, and go unto thy house. GOD'S WORD® Translation I want you to know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins." Then he said to the paralyzed man, "Get up, pick up your stretcher, and go home." Good News Translation I will prove to you, then, that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins." So he said to the paralyzed man, "Get up, pick up your bed, and go home!" International Standard Version But so you will know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins…" he told the paralyzed man, "Get up, pick up your stretcher, and go home!" NET Bible But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins"--then he said to the paralytic--"Stand up, take your stretcher, and go home." New Heart English Bible But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins..." (then he said to the paralytic), "Get up, and take up your mat, and go up to your house." Webster's Bible Translation But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick with the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go to thy house. Weymouth New Testament But, to prove to you that the Son of Man has authority on earth to pardon sins" --He then says to the paralytic, "Rise, and take up your bed and go home." Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBut so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins...” Then He said to the paralytic, “Get up, pick up your mat, and go home.” World English Bible But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins—” (then he said to the paralytic), “Get up, and take up your mat, and go to your house.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBut that you may know that the Son of Man has power on the earth to forgive sins—(then He says to the paralytic)—Having risen, take up your bed, and go to your house.” Berean Literal Bible But so that you⁺ may know that the Son of Man has authority on the earth to forgive sins...” Then He says to the paralytic, “Having arisen, take up your mat and go to your house.” Young's Literal Translation 'But, that ye may know that the Son of Man hath power upon the earth to forgive sins -- (then saith he to the paralytic) -- having risen, take up thy couch, and go to thy house.' Smith's Literal Translation But that ye might know that the Son of man has power upon earth to let go sins, (then he says to the paralytic), Having risen, take up thy bed and retire to thy house. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut that you may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then said he to the man sick of palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go into thy house. Catholic Public Domain Version But, so that you may know that the Son of man has authority on earth to forgive sins,” he then said to the paralytic, “Rise up, take up your bed, and go into your house.” New American Bible But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—he then said to the paralytic, “Rise, pick up your stretcher, and go home.” New Revised Standard Version But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—he then said to the paralytic—“Stand up, take your bed and go to your home.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut that you might know that the Son of man has authority on earth to forgive sins, then he said to the paralytic, Arise, take up your quilt-bed, and go to your home. Aramaic Bible in Plain English But that you may know that The Son of Man has authority in the earth to forgive sins, I say to this paralytic, “Stand up, take your pallet and go to your house.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentBut that you may know that the Son of man on earth has authority to forgive sins (then he said to the palsied man): Arise, take up your bed, and go to your house. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament But that ye may know that the Son of man hath authority upon earth to forgive sins, (then he saith to the paralytic,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go into thy house. Mace New Testament only it was fit you should know that the son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins: arise, then, said he, to the paralytic, take up thy bed, and march home. Weymouth New Testament But, to prove to you that the Son of Man has authority on earth to pardon sins" --He then says to the paralytic, "Rise, and take up your bed and go home." Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Jesus Heals a Paralytic…5Which is easier: to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk?’ 6But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins...” Then He said to the paralytic, “Get up, pick up your mat, and go home.” 7And the man got up and went home.… Cross References But so that you may know 1 John 5:13 I have written these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life. John 13:19 I am telling you now before it happens, so that when it comes to pass, you will believe that I am He. John 14:29 And now I have told you before it happens, so that when it does happen, you will believe. that the Son of Man Daniel 7:13-14 In my vision in the night I continued to watch, and I saw One like the Son of Man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into His presence. / And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed. Matthew 26:64 “You have said it yourself,” Jesus answered. “But I say to all of you, from now on you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power and coming on the clouds of heaven.” John 5:27 And He has given Him authority to execute judgment, because He is the Son of Man. has authority on earth Matthew 28:18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. John 17:2 For You granted Him authority over all people, so that He may give eternal life to all those You have given Him. Ephesians 1:20-22 which He exerted in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms, / far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. / And God put everything under His feet and made Him head over everything for the church, to forgive sins...” Luke 7:48-50 Then Jesus said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.” / But those at the table began to say to themselves, “Who is this who even forgives sins?” / And Jesus told the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.” Acts 13:38-39 Therefore let it be known to you, brothers, that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you. / Through Him everyone who believes is justified from everything from which you could not be justified by the law of Moses. Ephesians 1:7 In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace Then He said to the paralytic, Acts 9:33-35 There he found a man named Aeneas who had been paralyzed and bedridden for eight years. / “Aeneas,” Peter said to him, “Jesus Christ heals you! Get up and put away your mat.” Immediately Aeneas got up, / and all who lived in Lydda and Sharon saw him and turned to the Lord. Acts 3:6-8 But Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!” / Taking him by the right hand, Peter helped him up, and at once the man’s feet and ankles were made strong. / He sprang to his feet and began to walk. Then he went with them into the temple courts, walking and leaping and praising God. Acts 14:8-10 In Lystra there sat a man crippled in his feet, who was lame from birth and had never walked. / This man was listening to the words of Paul, who looked intently at him and saw that he had faith to be healed. / In a loud voice Paul called out, “Stand up on your feet!” And the man jumped up and began to walk. “Get up, Acts 9:40 Then Peter sent them all out of the room. He knelt down and prayed, and turning toward her body, he said, “Tabitha, get up!” She opened her eyes, and seeing Peter, she sat up. Treasury of Scripture But that you may know that the Son of man has power on earth to forgive sins, (then said he to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up your bed, and go to your house. that the. Isaiah 43:25 I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins. Micah 7:18 Who 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. Mark 2:7,10 Why doth this man thus speak blasphemies? who can forgive sins but God only? … Arise. Matthew 9:5 For whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and walk? Luke 13:11-13 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… Acts 9:34 And Peter said unto him, AEneas, Jesus Christ maketh thee whole: arise, and make thy bed. And he arose immediately. Jump to Previous Arise Authority Bed Couch Earth Forgive Forgiveness House Ill Mat Palsy Paralytic Pardon Power Prove Rise Risen Sick SinsJump to Next Arise Authority Bed Couch Earth Forgive Forgiveness House Ill Mat Palsy Paralytic Pardon Power Prove Rise Risen Sick SinsMatthew 9 1. Jesus heals a paralytic9. calls Matthew from the receipt of custom; 10. eats with tax collectors and sinners; 14. defends his disciples for not fasting; 20. cures the sick woman; 23. raises Jairus' daughter from death; 27. gives sight to two blind men; 32. heals a mute man possessed of a demon; 36. and has compassion on the multitude. But so that you may know Jesus acts publicly to show that His pronouncement of forgiveness was not empty words but a true exercise of divine authority. 1Jn 5:13 I have written these things to you who believe in the name… that the Son of Man Jesus uses His chosen title, identifying Himself as the One sent by God who stands among men with authority from heaven. Dan 7:13-14 In my vision in the night I continued to watch, and I saw… has authority on earth His authority is present and active in the world, not merely promised for a future judgment. Mat 28:18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven… to forgive sins...” Forgiveness belongs to God, and Jesus demonstrates that He has the right to remove guilt and restore sinners to God. Luk 7:48-50 Then Jesus said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.”… Then He said to the paralytic, The man’s visible need provides confirmation of Jesus’ unseen authority to forgive. Act 9:33-35 There he found a man named Aeneas who had been paralyzed… “Get up, Jesus commands what the paralyzed man could not do in his own strength, and healing follows immediately. Act 9:40 Then Peter sent them all out of the room.… pick up your mat, Carrying the mat reverses his former condition and gives visible evidence that he has been fully healed. Jhn 5:8-9 Then Jesus told him, “Get up, pick up your mat, and walk.”… and go home.” The man is restored to ordinary life, able to return to his household as one healed by Jesus’ power. Mrk 5:19 But Jesus would not allow him. “Go home to your own”… Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus (Son of Man)Central figure in this passage, demonstrating His divine authority to forgive sins and heal. 2. Paralytic Man The individual healed by Jesus, symbolizing humanity's need for both physical and spiritual healing. 3. Capernaum The town where this event takes place, often serving as a backdrop for Jesus' ministry and miracles. 4. Scribes/Pharisees Religious leaders present, questioning Jesus' authority and providing a contrast to His divine power. 5. Crowd Witnesses to the miracle, representing the broader public's reaction to Jesus' teachings and actions. Teaching Points Authority of JesusJesus' authority to forgive sins is a central theme, affirming His divine nature and messianic role. Faith and Healing The healing of the paralytic underscores the importance of faith, both in the physical and spiritual realms. Challenge to Religious Authority Jesus challenges the established religious norms, inviting believers to seek a personal relationship with Him rather than mere ritual compliance. Holistic Salvation The passage illustrates that Jesus' mission encompasses both spiritual forgiveness and physical restoration. Response to Jesus' Authority Believers are called to respond to Jesus' authority with obedience and trust, as demonstrated by the paralytic's actions. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Matthew 9:6?2. How does Matthew 9:6 demonstrate Jesus' authority to forgive sins on earth? 3. What does "the Son of Man has authority" reveal about Jesus' identity? 4. How can we apply Jesus' authority in Matthew 9:6 to our daily lives? 5. How does Matthew 9:6 connect with Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah? 6. In what ways can we trust Jesus' power to heal and forgive today? 7. How does Matthew 9:6 demonstrate Jesus' authority to forgive sins on earth? 8. What historical evidence supports the events described in Matthew 9:6? 9. How does Matthew 9:6 challenge the belief in Jesus' divinity? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Matthew 9? (6) That ye may know that the Son of man hath power.--Better, authority, as in John 5:27. The two passages are so closely parallel that we can hardly be wrong in thinking that the words now spoken were meant to recall those which some, at least, of those who listened had heard before. This view, at any rate, brings out the fulness of their meaning. As they stand here, they seem to include both the two hypotheses mentioned in the Note on Matthew 9:3. The Father had given Him authority to "forgive sins" and to "execute judgment" because He was the Son of Man, the representative of mankind, and as such was exercising a delegated power. But then, that discourse in John 5 showed that He also spoke of Himself as the Son of God as well as the Son of Man (John 5:25), and as such claimed an honour equal to that which was rightly paid to the Father (John 5:23). Ultimately, therefore, our Lord's answer rests on the higher, and not the lower, of the two grounds on which the objectors might have been met. Arise, take up thy bed.--As St. Mark gives the words we have the very syllables that had been spoken to the "impotent man" at Bethesda (John 5:8), and in any case words identical in meaning; and the natural inference is that our Lord meant to recall what the scribes from Jerusalem had then seen and heard. . . . Verse 6. - But that ye may know. From his authority in the physical world they may have direct knowledge (εἰδῆτε) of his authority in the spiritual world. Observe that the claim is even in the so-called "Triple Tradition." That the Son of man hath power (better, authority, with Revised Version margin, and the American Committee) on earth to forgive sins (ὅτι ἐξουσίαν ἔχει ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου ἐπὶ τῆς γῆς ἀφιέναι ἁμαρτίας). Observe(1) that our Lord does not say "I," but "the Son of man" ; (2) that the emphatic words in the sentence are "hath authority," and "on earth." It would therefore appear as though our Lord wished to call the attention of those present to a phrase which they already knew, but did not rightly understand. He seems to point them to Daniel 7:13, and reminding them that even there "one like unto a son of man" (cf. supra, Matthew 8:20, note) receives authority (ἡ ἐξουσία αὐτοῦ ἐξουσία αἰώνιος, ver. 14), tells them that this authority includes forgiving sins, and that this may be exercised not only in the future and in "the clouds of heaven," but now (ἔχει) and "on earth." Further, if, as seems likely,. the phrase was understood to symbolize the nation, he desired them to see in himself the great means whereby the nation should rise to its ideal. If, as is possible, though hardly probable, this saying of our Lord's is chronologically earlier than Matthew 8:20, and there,-fore the earliest occasion on which he used the phrase, the almost direct reference to Daniel 7:13 makes it the more interesting. (Then saith he to the sick of the palsy). The thought of the sentence is continued, but as he now turns directly to the sick man, its form is altered. Arise, take up. The Revised Version, retaining the wrong reading, ἐγερθείς, inserts "and." Thy bed (ver. 9, note), and go unto thine house. Thus avoiding publicity. Matthew 9:6 reveals Jesus as the Daniel 7 “Son of Man,” exercising divine authority in the present world to pardon sin and reverse its curse. By healing the paralytic on command, He makes the invisible visible, proving that when He says “Your sins are forgiven,” it is done. The man’s immediate rise, mat in hand, and return home showcase a complete salvation that restores body, soul, and community, calling every observer—and every reader—to trust and obey the One who forgives and makes whole.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Butδὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. so that ἵνα (hina) Conjunction Strong's 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. you may know εἰδῆτε (eidēte) Verb - Perfect Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 1492: To know, remember, appreciate. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Son Υἱὸς (Huios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 5207: A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship. of Man ἀνθρώπου (anthrōpou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 444: A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. has ἔχει (echei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. authority ἐξουσίαν (exousian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 1849: From exesti; privilege, i.e. force, capacity, competency, freedom, or mastery, delegated influence. on ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at. earth γῆς (gēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 1093: Contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe. to forgive ἀφιέναι (aphienai) Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strong's 863: From apo and hiemi; to send forth, in various applications. sins...” ἁμαρτίας (hamartias) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural Strong's 266: From hamartano; a sin. Then τότε (tote) Adverb Strong's 5119: Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that. He said λέγει (legei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. to the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. paralytic, παραλυτικῷ (paralytikō) Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 3885: Afflicted with paralysis. From a derivative of paraluo; as if dissolved, i.e. 'paralytic'. “Get up, Ἐγερθεὶς (Egertheis) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 1453: (a) I wake, arouse, (b) I raise up. Probably akin to the base of agora; to waken, i.e. Rouse. pick up ἆρόν (aron) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strong's 142: To raise, lift up, take away, remove. your σου (sou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. mat, κλίνην (klinēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 2825: A couch, bed, portable bed or mat, a couch for reclining at meals, possibly also a bier. From klino; a couch. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. go ὕπαγε (hypage) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strong's 5217: To go away, depart, begone, die. From hupo and ago; to lead under, i.e. Withdraw or retire, literally or figuratively. home.” οἶκόν (oikon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3624: A dwelling; by implication, a family. Additonal Resources Matthew 9:6 Blue Letter BibleMatthew 9:6 Bible Gateway Matthew 9:6 Bible.com Matthew 9:6 NIV |
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