23Which is easier to say, Thy sins are forgiven thee; or to say, Arise and walk?


In Context

20 Whose faith when he saw, he said: Man, thy sins are forgiven thee.

21 And the scribes and Pharisees began to think, saying: Who is this who speaketh blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone?

22 And when Jesus knew their thoughts, answering, he said to them: What is it you think in your hearts?

23 Which is easier to say, Thy sins are forgiven thee; or to say, Arise and walk?

24 But that you may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (he saith to the sick of the palsy,) I say to thee, Arise, take up thy bed, and go into thy house.

25 And immediately rising up before them, he took up the bed on which he lay; and he went away to his own house, glorifying God.

Luke 5:23 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

5:23Whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Rise up and walk?

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

5:23Which is easier: to say, 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, 'Get up and walk'?

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

5:23Which is easier, to say, Thy sins are forgiven thee; or to say, Arise and walk?

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

5:23which is easier, to say, Thy sins are forgiven thee; or to say, Rise up and walk?

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

5:23Whether is easier, to say, Thy sins are forgiven thee; or to say, Arise and walk?

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

5:23Which is easier, to say, Thy sins are forgiven thee; or to say, Rise and walk?

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

5:23Which is easier to say, 'Your sins are forgiven you;' or to say, 'Arise and walk?'

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

5:23which is easier — to say, Thy sins have been forgiven thee? or to say, Arise, and walk?

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

5:23Whether is easier, to say, Your sins be forgiven you; or to say, Rise up and walk?