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When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the man, &#8220Take heart, son; your sins are forgiven.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/matthew/9.htm">New Living Translation</a> Some people brought to him a paralyzed man on a mat. Seeing their faith, Jesus said to the paralyzed man, “Be encouraged, my child! Your sins are forgiven.” <a href="/esv/matthew/9.htm">English Standard Version</a> And behold, some people brought to him a paralytic, lying on a bed. And when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Take heart, my son; your sins are forgiven.” <a href="/bsb/matthew/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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.” <a href="/blb/matthew/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And behold, they were bringing to Him a paralytic lying on a bed. And Jesus, having seen their faith, said to the paralytic, "Take courage, son; your sins have been forgiven." <a href="/kjv/matthew/9.htm">King James Bible</a> And, 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. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/9.htm">New King James Version</a> Then behold, they brought to Him a paralytic lying on a bed. When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Son, be of good cheer; your sins are forgiven you.” <a href="/nasb_/matthew/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And they brought to Him a paralyzed man lying on a stretcher. And seeing their faith, Jesus said to the man who was paralyzed, “Take courage, son; your sins are forgiven.” <a href="/nasb/matthew/9.htm">NASB 1995</a> And they brought to Him a paralytic lying on a bed. Seeing their faith, Jesus said to the paralytic, &#8220Take courage, son; your sins are forgiven.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/matthew/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And behold, they were bringing to Him a paralytic, lying on a bed; and Jesus seeing their faith said to the paralytic, “Take courage, My son, your sins are forgiven.” <a href="/lsb/matthew/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And behold, they brought to Him a paralytic lying on a bed. Seeing their faith, Jesus said to the paralytic, “Take courage, son; your sins are forgiven.” <a href="/amp/matthew/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a> They brought to Him a man who was paralyzed, lying on a stretcher. Seeing their [active] faith [springing from confidence in Him], Jesus said to the paralytic, “Do not be afraid, son; your sins are forgiven [the penalty is paid, the guilt removed, and you are declared to be in right standing with God].” <a href="/csb/matthew/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Just then some men brought to him a paralytic lying on a stretcher. Seeing their faith, Jesus told the paralytic, “Have courage, son, your sins are forgiven.” <a href="/hcsb/matthew/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Just then some men brought to Him a paralytic lying on a mat. Seeing their faith, Jesus told the paralytic, &#8220Have courage, son, your sins are forgiven.&#8221 <a href="/asv/matthew/9.htm">American Standard Version</a> And 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 are forgiven. <a href="/cev/matthew/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Some people soon brought to him a man lying on a mat because he could not walk. When Jesus saw how much faith they had, he said to the man, "My friend, don't worry! Your sins are forgiven." <a href="/erv/matthew/9.htm">English Revised Version</a> And 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 are forgiven. <a href="/gwt/matthew/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Some people brought him a paralyzed man on a stretcher. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the man, "Cheer up, friend! Your sins are forgiven." <a href="/gnt/matthew/9.htm">Good News Translation</a> where some people brought to him a paralyzed man, lying on a bed. When Jesus saw how much faith they had, he said to the paralyzed man, "Courage, my son! Your sins are forgiven." <a href="/isv/matthew/9.htm">International Standard Version</a> All at once some people brought him a paralyzed man lying on a stretcher. When Jesus saw their faith, he told the paralyzed man, "Be courageous, son! Your sins are forgiven." <a href="/msb/matthew/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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 you.? <a href="/net/matthew/9.htm">NET Bible</a> Just then some people brought to him a paralytic lying on a stretcher. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, "Have courage, son! Your sins are forgiven." <a href="/nheb/matthew/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And look, they brought to him a man who was paralyzed, lying on a bed. And Jesus, seeing their faith, said to the paralytic, "Son, cheer up. Your sins are forgiven." <a href="/wbt/matthew/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And behold, they brought to him a man sick with the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus, seeing their faith, said to the sick of the palsy, Son, be of good cheer; thy sins are forgiven thee. <a href="/wey/matthew/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Here they brought to Him a paralytic lying on a bed. Seeing their faith Jesus said to the paralytic, "Take courage, my child; your sins are pardoned." <a href="/web/matthew/9.htm">World English Bible</a> Behold, they brought to him a man who was paralyzed, lying on a bed. Jesus, seeing their faith, said to the paralytic, “Son, cheer up! Your sins are forgiven you.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and behold, they were bringing to Him a paralytic, laid on a bed, and Jesus having seen their faith, said to the paralytic, “Take courage, child, your sins have been forgiven.” <a href="/blb/matthew/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And behold, they were bringing to Him a paralytic lying on a bed. And Jesus, having seen their faith, said to the paralytic, "Take courage, son; your sins have been forgiven." <a href="/ylt/matthew/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and lo, they were bringing to him a paralytic, laid upon a couch, and Jesus having seen their faith, said to the paralytic, 'Be of good courage, child, thy sins have been forgiven thee.' <a href="/slt/matthew/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And, behold, they brought him a paralytic, laid upon a bed; and Jesus seeing their faith, said to the paralytic, Take courage, child thy sins are let go to thee.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And behold they brought to him one sick of the palsy lying in a bed. And Jesus, seeing their faith, said to the man sick of the palsy: Be of good heart, son, thy sins are forgiven thee. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And behold, they brought to him a paralytic, lying on a bed. And Jesus, seeing their faith, said to the paralytic, “Be strengthened in faith, son; your sins are forgiven you.” <a href="/nabre/matthew/9.htm">New American Bible</a> And there people brought to him a paralytic lying on a stretcher. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Courage, child, your sins are forgiven.” <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And just then some people were carrying a paralyzed man lying on a bed. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Take heart, son; your sins are forgiven.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And they brought to him a paralytic, lying on a quilt-bed; and Jesus saw their faith, and he said to the paralytic, Have courage, my son; your sins have been forgiven. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/9.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And they brought him a paralytic as he lay in the pallet, and Yeshua saw their faith, and he said to the paralytic, “Take heart my son, your sins are forgiven you.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/9.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed. And Jesus, seeing their faith, said to the palsied man: Son, be of good courage; your sins are forgiven you. <a href="/godbey/matthew/9.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And behold, they were bringing to Him a paralyzed man, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said to the paralytic, <FR>Be of good cheer, child, thy sins are forgiven thee.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/matthew/9.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And lo! they brought him a paralytic stretched on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said to the paralytic, Be of good cheer, son; thy sins are forgiven thee. <a href="/mace/matthew/9.htm">Mace New Testament</a> where they brought a man on a bed, lying sick of the palsy: and Jesus perceiving their faith, said to the paralytic, take courage, my son, thy sins are forgiven. <a href="/wey/matthew/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Here they brought to Him a paralytic lying on a bed. Seeing their faith Jesus said to the paralytic, "Take courage, my child; your sins are pardoned." <a href="/worrell/matthew/9.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, behold, they were bringing to Him a paralytic laid upon a couch. And Jesus, seeing their faith, said to the paralytic, <FR>"Child, be of good courage; your sins are forgiven."<Fr> <a href="/worsley/matthew/9.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and behold, they brought to Him one that had the palsy laid on a couch: and Jesus seeing their faith said to the paralytic, <FR>Take heart <Fr>my<FR> son, <Fr>for<FR> thy sins are forgiven thee.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/matthew/9-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=2062" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/9.htm">Jesus Heals a Paralytic</a> 1Jesus got into a boat, crossed over, and came to His own town. 2<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">Just then</a> <a href="/greek/2400.htm" title="2400: idou (V-AMA-2S) -- See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo!"></a> <a href="/greek/4374.htm" title="4374: prosepheron (V-IIA-3P) -- From pros and phero; to bear towards, i.e. Lead to, tender, treat.">some men brought</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">to Him</a> <a href="/greek/3885.htm" title="3885: paralytikon (Adj-AMS) -- Afflicted with paralysis. From a derivative of paraluo; as if dissolved, i.e. paralytic.">a paralytic</a> <a href="/greek/906.htm" title="906: beblēmenon (V-RPM/P-AMS) -- (a) I cast, throw, rush, (b) often, in the weaker sense: I place, put, drop. A primary verb; to throw.">lying</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">on</a> <a href="/greek/2825.htm" title="2825: klinēs (N-GFS) -- A couch, bed, portable bed or mat, a couch for reclining at meals, possibly also a bier. From klino; a couch.">a mat.</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">When</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsous (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/3708.htm" title="3708: idōn (V-APA-NMS) -- Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.">saw</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">their</a> <a href="/greek/4102.htm" title="4102: pistin (N-AFS) -- Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. ">faith,</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">He said</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">to the</a> <a href="/greek/3885.htm" title="3885: paralytikō (Adj-DMS) -- Afflicted with paralysis. From a derivative of paraluo; as if dissolved, i.e. paralytic.">paralytic,</a> <a href="/greek/2293.htm" title="2293: Tharsei (V-PMA-2S) -- To be of good courage, good cheer, be bold. From tharsos; to have courage.">“Take courage,</a> <a href="/greek/5043.htm" title="5043: teknon (N-VNS) -- A child, descendent, inhabitant. From the base of timoria; a child.">son;</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: sou (PPro-G2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">your</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hai (Art-NFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/266.htm" title="266: hamartiai (N-NFP) -- From hamartano; a sin.">sins</a> <a href="/greek/863.htm" title="863: aphientai (V-PIM/P-3P) -- From apo and hiemi; to send forth, in various applications.">are forgiven.” </a> 3On seeing this, some of the scribes said to themselves, “This man is blaspheming!”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/mark/2-3.htm">Mark 2:3-12</a> Then a paralytic was brought to Him, carried by four men. / 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. / When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven.” ... <a href="/luke/5-18.htm">Luke 5:18-26</a> Just then some men came carrying a paralyzed man on a mat. They tried to bring him inside to set him before Jesus, / but they could not find a way through the crowd. So they went up on the roof and lowered him on his mat through the tiles into the middle of the crowd, right in front of Jesus. / When Jesus saw their faith, He said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven.” ... <a href="/john/5-8.htm">John 5:8-9</a> Then Jesus told him, “Get up, pick up your mat, and walk.” / Immediately the man was made well, and he picked up his mat and began to walk. Now this happened on the Sabbath day, <a href="/matthew/8-10.htm">Matthew 8:10</a> When Jesus heard this, He marveled and said to those following Him, “Truly I tell you, I have not found anyone in Israel with such great faith. <a href="/matthew/8-13.htm">Matthew 8:13</a> Then Jesus said to the centurion, “Go! As you have believed, so will it be done for you.” And his servant was healed at that very hour. <a href="/matthew/12-22.htm">Matthew 12:22</a> Then a demon-possessed man who was blind and mute was brought to Jesus, and He healed the man so that he could speak and see. <a href="/matthew/14-14.htm">Matthew 14:14</a> When He stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them and healed their sick. <a href="/matthew/15-28.htm">Matthew 15:28</a> “O woman,” Jesus answered, “your faith is great! Let it be done for you as you desire.” And her daughter was healed from that very hour. <a href="/matthew/17-20.htm">Matthew 17:20</a> “Because you have so little faith,” He answered. “For truly I tell you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” <a href="/acts/3-6.htm">Acts 3:6-8</a> 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. <a href="/acts/9-34.htm">Acts 9:34</a> “Aeneas,” Peter said to him, “Jesus Christ heals you! Get up and put away your mat.” Immediately Aeneas got up, <a href="/james/5-15.htm">James 5:15</a> 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. <a href="/isaiah/35-5.htm">Isaiah 35:5-6</a> Then the eyes of the blind will be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped. / Then the lame will leap like a deer and the mute tongue will shout for joy. For waters will gush forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert. <a href="/isaiah/53-4.htm">Isaiah 53:4-5</a> Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted. / But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. <a href="/psalms/103-3.htm">Psalm 103:3</a> He who forgives all your iniquities and heals all your diseases,</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said to the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; your sins be forgiven you.they brought.<a href="/matthew/4-24.htm">Matthew 4:24</a> And his fame went throughout all Syria: and they brought unto him all sick people that were taken with divers diseases and torments, and those which were possessed with devils, and those which were lunatick, and those that had the palsy; and he healed them.<a href="/matthew/8-16.htm">Matthew 8:16</a> When the even was come, they brought unto him many that were possessed with devils: and he cast out the spirits with his word, and healed all that were sick:<a href="/mark/1-32.htm">Mark 1:32</a> And at even, when the sun did set, they brought unto him all that were diseased, and them that were possessed with devils.seeing.<a href="/matthew/8-10.htm">Matthew 8:10</a> When Jesus heard it, he marvelled, and said to them that followed, Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.<a href="/mark/2-4.htm">Mark 2:4,5</a> And 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… <a href="/luke/5-19.htm">Luke 5:19,20</a> And when they could not find by what way they might bring him in because of the multitude, they went upon the housetop, and let him down through the tiling with his couch into the midst before Jesus… Son.<a href="/matthew/9-22.htm">Matthew 9:22</a> But Jesus turned him about, and when he saw her, he said, Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour.<a href="/mark/5-34.htm">Mark 5:34</a> And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague.<a href="/john/21-5.htm">John 21:5</a> Then Jesus saith unto them, Children, have ye any meat? They answered him, No.be.<a href="/psalms/32-1.htm">Psalm 32:1,2</a> A Psalm of David, Maschil. Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered… <a href="/ecclesiastes/9-7.htm">Ecclesiastes 9:7</a> Go thy way, eat thy bread with joy, and drink thy wine with a merry heart; for God now accepteth thy works.<a href="/isaiah/40-1.htm">Isaiah 40:1,2</a> Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God… thy sins.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/8-14.htm">Bed</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/11-9.htm">Cheer</a> <a href="/matthew/2-21.htm">Child</a> <a href="/amos/3-12.htm">Couch</a> <a href="/haggai/2-4.htm">Courage</a> <a href="/matthew/8-26.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/matthew/6-12.htm">Forgiven</a> <a href="/matthew/6-15.htm">Forgiveness</a> <a href="/matthew/8-30.htm">Good</a> <a href="/matthew/6-21.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/matthew/8-16.htm">Ill</a> <a href="/matthew/9-1.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/8-14.htm">Lying</a> <a href="/habakkuk/2-3.htm">Moving</a> <a href="/matthew/8-6.htm">Palsy</a> <a href="/matthew/8-6.htm">Paralytic</a> <a href="/matthew/8-6.htm">Paralyzed</a> <a href="/joel/3-21.htm">Pardoned</a> <a href="/matthew/8-6.htm">Power</a> <a href="/matthew/8-16.htm">Sick</a> <a href="/matthew/6-15.htm">Sins</a> <a href="/matthew/8-3.htm">Stretched</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/9-6.htm">Bed</a> <a href="/matthew/9-22.htm">Cheer</a> <a href="/matthew/10-21.htm">Child</a> <a href="/matthew/9-6.htm">Couch</a> <a href="/matthew/9-22.htm">Courage</a> <a href="/matthew/9-22.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/matthew/9-5.htm">Forgiven</a> <a href="/matthew/9-5.htm">Forgiveness</a> <a href="/matthew/9-12.htm">Good</a> <a href="/matthew/9-13.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/matthew/9-6.htm">Ill</a> <a href="/matthew/9-4.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/14-9.htm">Lying</a> <a href="/matthew/15-29.htm">Moving</a> <a href="/matthew/9-6.htm">Palsy</a> <a href="/matthew/9-6.htm">Paralytic</a> <a href="/mark/2-4.htm">Paralyzed</a> <a href="/matthew/9-5.htm">Pardoned</a> <a href="/matthew/9-6.htm">Power</a> <a href="/matthew/9-6.htm">Sick</a> <a href="/matthew/9-5.htm">Sins</a> <a href="/matthew/12-13.htm">Stretched</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 9</div>1. <a href="/matthew/9-1.htm">Jesus heals a paralytic</a> 9. <a href="/matthew/9-9.htm">calls Matthew from the receipt of custom;</a> 10. <a href="/matthew/9-10.htm">eats with tax collectors and sinners;</a> 14. <a href="/matthew/9-14.htm">defends his disciples for not fasting;</a> 20. <a href="/matthew/9-20.htm">cures the sick woman;</a> 23. <a href="/matthew/9-23.htm">raises Jairus' daughter from death;</a> 27. <a href="/matthew/9-27.htm">gives sight to two blind men;</a> 32. <a href="/matthew/9-32.htm">heals a mute man possessed of a demon;</a> 36. <a href="/matthew/9-36.htm">and has compassion on the multitude.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/9.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/9.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Just then some men brought to Him a paralytic lying on a mat. This event takes place in Capernaum, a town on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee, which served as a central hub for Jesus' ministry. The men bringing the paralytic demonstrate a communal effort and faith, reflecting the cultural importance of community and support in Jewish society. The act of carrying the paralytic on a mat indicates the severity of his condition, as he is unable to move independently. This scene parallels the account in <a href="/mark/2.htm">Mark 2:1-12</a>, where the friends of the paralytic lower him through a roof, emphasizing their determination and faith. The mat, a simple woven structure, symbolizes the man's dependence and helplessness, setting the stage for Jesus' miraculous intervention.When Jesus saw their faith, The faith of the men is a crucial element in this narrative. It is not merely the faith of the paralytic but the collective faith of his friends that prompts Jesus to act. This highlights the biblical principle that faith can be communal and intercessory, as seen in <a href="/james/5-15.htm">James 5:15</a>, where the prayer of faith can heal the sick. Jesus' recognition of their faith underscores the importance of belief and trust in God's power, a recurring theme throughout the Gospels.He said to the paralytic, “Take courage, son; your sins are forgiven.” Jesus addresses the paralytic with compassion and authority. The term "son" conveys a sense of care and belonging, indicating Jesus' role as a spiritual father and healer. The command to "take courage" reassures the man, preparing him for the transformative act that follows. The declaration "your sins are forgiven" is significant, as it prioritizes spiritual healing over physical healing. This statement challenges the prevailing Jewish belief that physical ailments were directly linked to personal sin, as seen in <a href="/john/9-2.htm">John 9:2-3</a>. By forgiving sins, Jesus asserts His divine authority, fulfilling prophecies such as <a href="/isaiah/53-5.htm">Isaiah 53:5</a>, which speaks of the Messiah bearing the iniquities of many. This act foreshadows the ultimate forgiveness of sins through Jesus' sacrificial death and resurrection, central to Christian theology.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> Central figure in the passage, known for His teaching, healing, and authority. In this event, He demonstrates His power to forgive sins. 2. <a href="/topical/p/paralytic_man.htm">Paralytic Man</a> A man suffering from paralysis, brought to Jesus by others, symbolizing faith and the need for divine intervention. 3. <a href="/topical/c/capernaum.htm">Capernaum</a> The town where this event takes place, often serving as a base for Jesus' ministry in Galilee. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_friends_of_the_paralytic.htm">The Friends of the Paralytic</a> Individuals who demonstrate faith and determination by bringing the paralytic to Jesus, highlighting the importance of community and support in faith. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_crowd.htm">The Crowd</a> Observers of the event, representing various reactions to Jesus' ministry, from skepticism to belief.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a> The friends of the paralytic demonstrate that true faith often requires action. We are called to actively bring others to Christ, trusting in His power to heal and forgive. <a href="/topical/a/authority_of_jesus.htm">Authority of Jesus</a> Jesus' ability to forgive sins underscores His divine authority. Recognizing His authority should lead us to trust Him with our deepest needs. <a href="/topical/c/community_support.htm">Community Support</a> The role of the friends highlights the importance of community in our spiritual journey. We should support and encourage one another in faith. <a href="/topical/f/forgiveness_and_healing.htm">Forgiveness and Healing</a> Jesus prioritizes forgiveness over physical healing, teaching us that spiritual restoration is paramount. We should seek forgiveness and spiritual health as a priority in our lives. <a href="/topical/r/response_to_jesus.htm">Response to Jesus</a> The crowd's varied reactions remind us that people will respond differently to Jesus' message. We should be prepared to encounter skepticism and belief in our witness.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 9</a> <a href="/q/what_did_jesus_mean_by_'cheer'.htm">What did Jesus mean by "Be of good cheer"?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'my_sheep_hear'_mean.htm">What did Jesus mean by 'Be of good cheer'?</a> <a href="/q/why_don't_hospitals_use_faith_healing.htm">If faith healing works, why do hospitals not use it?</a> <a href="/q/why_no_proven_cases_of_human_regeneration.htm">Why are there no verifiable instances of spontaneous human regeneration?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(2) Behold, they brought to him.--From the other Gospels we learn:--(1) That He was teaching (<a href="/luke/5-17.htm" title="And it came to pass on a certain day, as he was teaching, that there were Pharisees and doctors of the law sitting by, which were come out of every town of Galilee, and Judaea, and Jerusalem: and the power of the Lord was present to heal them.">Luke 5:17</a>) in a house (apparently, from what follows, from the upper room of a house), while the people stood listening in the courtyard. (2) That the court-yard was crowded, so that even the gateway leading into the street was filled (<a href="/mark/2-2.htm" title="And straightway many were gathered together, so that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as about the door: and he preached the word to them.">Mark 2:2</a>). (3) That among the hearers were Pharisees and Doctors of the Law, who had come, not only from "every village of Galilee and Judaea," but also "from Jerusalem." The last fact is important as one of the few traces in the first three Gospels of an unrecorded ministry in Jerusalem, and, as will be seen, throws light on much that follows. They had apparently come to see how the new Teacher, who had so startled them at Jerusalem, was carrying on His work in Galilee, and, as far as they could, to hinder it. (4) That "the power of the Lord was present to heal them" (<a href="/luke/5-17.htm" title="And it came to pass on a certain day, as he was teaching, that there were Pharisees and doctors of the law sitting by, which were come out of every town of Galilee, and Judaea, and Jerusalem: and the power of the Lord was present to heal them.">Luke 5:17</a>), i.e., that as He taught, the sick were brought to Him, and, either by word or touch, were cured.A man sick of the palsy.--St. Matthew and St. Mark use the popular term "paralytic;" St. Luke, with perhaps more technical precision, the participle of the verb, "who was paralysed." The man was borne on a couch (St. Mark uses the Greek form of the Latin grabatum, the bed or mattress of the poor) carried by four bearers (<a href="/mark/2-3.htm" title="And they come to him, bringing one sick of the palsy, which was borne of four.">Mark 2:3</a>). They sought to bring him through the door, but were hindered by the crowd; and then going outside the house, they got upon the roof, removed part of the roof (the light structure of Eastern houses made the work comparatively easy), let him down with ropes through the opening into the midst of the crowd, just in front of the Teacher (<a href="/mark/2-4.htm" title="And when they could not come near to 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 2:4</a>; <a href="/luke/5-19.htm" title="And when they could not find by what way they might bring him in because of the multitude, they went on the housetop, and let him down through the tiling with his couch into the middle before Jesus.">Luke 5:19</a>). This persistency implied faith in His power to heal on the part both of the sick man and the bearers. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 2. - And, behold, they brought to him (προσέφερον αὐτῷ). Bengel's remark, "Offerebant - Tales oblationes factae sunt Salvatori plurimae, gratae," though very beautiful, is, from its undue insistence on the sacrificial use of προσφέρω, hardly exegesis. Matthew omits the difficulty that was experienced in bringing him to our Lord (see parallel passages), yet this alone accounts for the special commendation of their faith. A man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed. Probably a mat or quilt (ver. 6). Professor Marshall, in the Expositor for March, 1891, p. 215, has a most interesting note showing that the differences between "lying on a bed" (Matthew)and "carried by four" (Mark), and even "they sought to bring him in, and to place him before him" (Luke, who has already mentioned "on a bed" ), may be explained by being different translations of an original Aramaic sentence. And Jesus seeing their faith. Including that of the paralytic, who, as we may gather from the obedience he afterwards shows, had agreed to and had encouraged the special efforts of his bearers. Said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer (Θάρσει τέκνον). Son. So Mark, but Luke has "man" (ἄνθρωπε), which, though more usual in Greek (though still Hebraic, for ἀνέρ would have been in accordance with classical usage), is much more colourless. Τέκνον, as a term of address, is elsewhere in the New Testament used only where there is relationship physical (<a href="/matthew/21-28.htm">Matthew 21:28</a>; <a href="/luke/2-48.htm">Luke 2:48</a>; <a href="/luke/15-31.htm">Luke 15:31</a>; even Luke 16:25) or moral, especially that of pupil and teacher (<a href="/mark/10-24.htm">Mark 10:24</a>; cf <a href="/1_timothy/1-18.htm">1 Timothy 1:18</a>; <a href="/2_timothy/2-1.htm">2 Timothy 2:1</a>). It therefore implies that there is both sympathy and much common ground between the speaker and him whom he addresses. It is the antithesis of <a href="/matthew/8-29.htm">Matthew 8:29</a> (cf. further, infra, ver. 22). Thus it here served affectionately to encourage the sufferer in soul and body, preparing him to receive the announcement following. Matthew emphasizes its purpose by prefixing θάρσει. Thy sins be; Revised Version, are; expressing clearly that the words are the statement of a fact, not merely the expression of a command. Forgiven thee; Revised Version omits "thee" (genuine in Luke), with manuscripts (ἀφίενταί σου αἱ ἁμαρτίαι). Matthew and Mark use the present of general statement, Luke the perfect (ἀφέωνται, Doric; Winer, 14:3. a), to express a past fact of permanent significance. Observe the order of the Lord's assurance, as recorded in the true text. Courage, sympathy, forgiveness, and, only after all else, recalling individual sins. As the assurance of forgiveness is delightful to the soul, so is it often helpful to the body. Hence possibly our Lord's method in this case, for the man "inter spem metumque dubius pendebat" (Wetstein). Compare for the conjunction of the two, <a href="/james/5-15.htm">James 5:15</a>, and, as a still closer parallel to our passage, Talm. Bab., 'Nedarim,' 41a. "R. Hija bar Abba said, The sick doth not recover from his sickness until all his sins be forgiven him, for it is said, 'Who pardoneth all thy iniquities, who healeth all thy diseases.'" So also Qimbi (on <a href="/psalms/41-5.htm">Psalm 41:5</a>, "Heal my soul, for I have sinned against thee" ): "He does not say, Heal my body," for it is his sins that are the cause of his sickness, but if God heal his soul from its sickness, viz. by making atonement for his sins, then his body is healed." <a href="/commentaries/matthew/9-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Just then, Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. [some men] brought προσέφερον (prosepheron) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4374.htm">Strong's 4374: </a> From pros and phero; to bear towards, i.e. Lead to, tender, treat. to Him αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. a paralytic παραλυτικὸν (paralytikon) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3885.htm">Strong's 3885: </a> Afflicted with paralysis. From a derivative of paraluo; as if dissolved, i.e. 'paralytic'. lying βεβλημένον (beblēmenon) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_906.htm">Strong's 906: </a> (a) I cast, throw, rush, (b) often, in the weaker sense: I place, put, drop. A primary verb; to throw. on ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. a mat. κλίνης (klinēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2825.htm">Strong's 2825: </a> A couch, bed, portable bed or mat, a couch for reclining at meals, possibly also a bier. From klino; a couch. When καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. Jesus Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. saw ἰδὼν (idōn) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3708.htm">Strong's 3708: </a> Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. their αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. faith, πίστιν (pistin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4102.htm">Strong's 4102: </a> Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. He said εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. to the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_3885.htm">Strong's 3885: </a> Afflicted with paralysis. From a derivative of paraluo; as if dissolved, i.e. 'paralytic'. “Take courage, Θάρσει (Tharsei) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2293.htm">Strong's 2293: </a> To be of good courage, good cheer, be bold. From tharsos; to have courage. son; τέκνον (teknon) Noun - Vocative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5043.htm">Strong's 5043: </a> A child, descendent, inhabitant. From the base of timoria; a child. your σου (sou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. sins ἁμαρτίαι (hamartiai) Noun - Nominative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_266.htm">Strong's 266: </a> From hamartano; a sin. are forgiven.” ἀφίενταί (aphientai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_863.htm">Strong's 863: </a> From apo and hiemi; to send forth, in various applications. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/9-2.htm">Matthew 9:2 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/matthew/9-2.htm">Matthew 9:2 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/matthew/9-2.htm">Matthew 9:2 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/matthew/9-2.htm">Matthew 9:2 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/matthew/9-2.htm">Matthew 9:2 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/9-2.htm">Matthew 9:2 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/9-2.htm">Matthew 9:2 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/9-2.htm">Matthew 9:2 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/9-2.htm">Matthew 9:2 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/matthew/9-2.htm">Matthew 9:2 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/matthew/9-2.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 9:2 Behold they brought to him a man (Matt. 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