Mark 2:5

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Mark 2:3–7 · Berean Standard Bible

3 Then a paralytic was brought to Him, carried by four men.

4 Since they were unable to get to Jesus through the crowd, they uncovered the roof above Him, made an opening, and lowered the paralytic on his mat.

5 When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven.”

6 But some of the scribes were sitting there and thinking in their hearts,

7 “Why does this man speak like this? He is blaspheming! Who can forgive sins but God alone?”

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Genesis 22:12

“Do not lay a hand on the boy or do anything to him,” said the angel, “for now I know that you fear God, since you have not withheld your only son from me.”

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He did not need any testimony about man, for He knew what was in a man.

Acts 11:23

When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to abide in the Lord with all their hearts.

Acts 14:9

This man was listening to the words of Paul, who looked intently at him and saw that he had faith to be healed.

Ephesians 2:8

For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God,

1 Thessalonians 1:3

and continually recalling before our God and Father your work of faith, your labor of love, and your enduring hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Thessalonians 1:4

Brothers who are beloved by God, we know that He has chosen you,

James 2:18

But someone will say, “You have faith and I have deeds.” Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds.

James 2:19

You believe that God is one. Good for you! Even the demons believe that—and shudder.

James 2:20

O foolish man, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is worthless?

James 2:21

Was not our father Abraham justified by what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar?

James 2:22

You see that his faith was working with his actions, and his faith was perfected by what he did.

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“Which is easier: to say to a paralytic, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up, pick up your mat, and walk’?

Mark 2:10

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

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After the anguish of His soul, He will see the light of life and be satisfied. By His knowledge My righteous Servant will justify many, and He will bear their iniquities.

Matthew 9:2

Just then some men brought to Him a paralytic lying on a mat. When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Take courage, son; your sins are forgiven.”

Luke 5:20

When Jesus saw their faith, He said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven.”

Luke 7:47

Therefore I tell you, because her many sins have been forgiven, she has loved much. But he who has been forgiven little loves little.”

Luke 7:48

Then Jesus said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.”

Luke 7:49

But those at the table began to say to themselves, “Who is this who even forgives sins?”

Luke 7:50

And Jesus told the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.”

Acts 5:31

God exalted Him to His right hand as Prince and Savior, in order to grant repentance and forgiveness of sins to Israel.

2 Corinthians 2:10

If you forgive anyone, I also forgive him. And if I have forgiven anything, I have forgiven it in the presence of Christ for your sake,

Colossians 3:13

Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

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“Daughter,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be free of your affliction.”

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Jesus turned and saw her. “Take courage, daughter,” He said, “your faith has healed you.” And the woman was cured from that very hour.

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“Daughter,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you. Go in peace.”

Job 33:17

to turn a man from wrongdoing and keep him from pride,

Job 33:18

to preserve his soul from the Pit and his life from perishing by the sword.

Job 33:19

A man is also chastened on his bed with pain and constant distress in his bones,

Job 33:20

so that he detests his bread, and his soul loathes his favorite food.

Job 33:21

His flesh wastes away from sight, and his hidden bones protrude.

Job 33:22

He draws near to the Pit, and his life to the messengers of death.

Job 33:23

Yet if there is a messenger on his side, one mediator in a thousand, to tell a man what is right for him,

Job 33:24

to be gracious to him and say, ‘Spare him from going down to the Pit; I have found his ransom,’

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then his flesh is refreshed like a child’s; he returns to the days of his youth.

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He prays to God and finds favor; he sees God’s face and shouts for joy, and God restores His righteousness to that man.

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Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.

Psalms 32:2

Blessed is the man whose iniquity the LORD does not count against him, in whose spirit there is no deceit.

Psalms 32:3

When I kept silent, my bones became brittle from my groaning all day long.

Psalms 32:4

For day and night Your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was drained as in the summer heat. Selah

Psalms 32:5

Then I acknowledged my sin to You and did not hide my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD,” and You forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah

Psalms 90:7

For we are consumed by Your anger and terrified by Your wrath.

Psalms 90:8

You have set our iniquities before You, our secret sins in the light of Your presence.

Psalms 90:9

For all our days decline in Your fury; we finish our years with a sigh.

Psalms 103:3

He who forgives all your iniquities and heals all your diseases,

Isaiah 38:17

Surely for my own welfare I had such great anguish; but Your love has delivered me from the pit of oblivion, for You have cast all my sins behind Your back.

John 5:14

Afterward, Jesus found the man at the temple and said to him, “See, you have been made well. Stop sinning, or something worse may happen to you.”

1 Corinthians 11:30

That is why many among you are weak and sick, and a number of you have fallen asleep.

James 5:15

And the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick. The Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven.