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Matthew 9:6

Matthew 9:6
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.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

But that ye may know that the son of man,.... That they might have a visible proof, an ocular demonstration, that though…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

But that ye may know ... - That you may have full proof on that point; that you may see that I have power to forgive…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Matthew 9:1-8

The first words of this chapter oblige us to look back to the close of that which precedes it, where we find the…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

take up thy bed The Oriental frequently spreads a mat upon the ground and sleeps in the open air, in the morning he…