Mark 2:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Mark 2:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Mark 2:7 is a verse from the book of Mark in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Why doth this man thus speak blasphemies? who can forgive sins but God only?" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Mark 2:7 — KJV
“Why doth this man thus speak blasphemies? who can forgive sins but God only?”
— Mark 2:7 (KJV)
Mark 2:7 in Context — About the Book of Mark
Mark is the action Gospel — the shortest, fastest account, where Jesus heals, delivers, and teaches with immediate authority. Written for believers under Roman persecution, it presents the Son of God as the suffering servant who came not to be served, but to serve and give His life.
Cross-References for Mark 2:7
“And the scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, Who is this which speaketh blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone?”
Shares key themes with Mark 2:7: speak, blasphemies, can
“And Joshua said unto the people, Ye cannot serve the LORD: for he is an holy God; he is a jealous God; he will not forgive your transgressions nor your sins. holy God: Heb. holy Gods”
Shares key themes with Mark 2:7: can, forgive, sins
“And the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah the son of Jehoiada the priest, which stood above the people, and said unto them, Thus saith God, Why transgress ye the commandments of the LORD, that ye cannot prosper? because ye have forsaken the LORD, he hath also forsaken you. came...: Heb. clothed”
Shares key themes with Mark 2:7: why, thus, can
“Now therefore forgive, I pray thee, my sin only this once, and intreat the LORD your God, that he may take away from me this death only.”
Shares key themes with Mark 2:7: forgive, god, only
“And Moses besought the LORD his God, and said, LORD, why doth thy wrath wax hot against thy people, which thou hast brought forth out of the land of Egypt with great power, and with a mighty hand? the LORD: Heb. the face of the LORD”
Shares key themes with Mark 2:7: why, doth, god
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