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Mark 2:7

Mark 2:7
Why doth this man thus speak blasphemies? who can forgive sins but God only?

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And immediately, when Jesus perceived in his Spirit,.... "His own Spirit", as the Vulgate Latin, Syriac, Arabic, and…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Mark 2:3-12

See this miracle explained in Mat 9:2-8. Palsy - See the notes at Mat 4:24. Borne of four - Carried upon a couch Mat 9:2…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Why doth this man thus speak blasphemies? - See this explained Mat 9:3 (note), etc.

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Mark 2:1-12

Christ, having been for some time preaching about in the country, here returns to Capernaum his head-quarters, and makes…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

blasphemies for the claim to forgive sins implied a distinct equality with God in respect to one of His most…