Matthew 9:5

Which is easier: to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk?’

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven;’ or to say, ‘Get up, and walk?’

World English Bible (WEB)

For{G1063} whether{G5101} is{G2076}{(G5748)} easier{G2123}, to say{G2036}{(G5629)}, Thy sins{G266} be forgiven{G863}{(G5769)} thee{G4671}; or{G2228} to say{G2036}{(G5629)}, Arise{G1453}{(G5669)}, and{G2532} walk{G4043}{(G5720)}?

Strong's King James

(5) Because which is easier to say, 'Your sins are forgiven or saying, 'Get up and walk?'

The F.O.G

Which is easier to say: 'Your sins are forgiven,' or 'Get up and walk'? Both require divine authority.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

for which is easier? to say, The sins have been forgiven to thee; or to say, Rise, and walk?

Young's Literal Translation

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Matthew 9:5

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Matthew 9:5