Mark 2:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Mark 2:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Mark 2:9 is a verse from the book of Mark in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Whether is it easier to say to the sick of the palsy, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and take up thy bed, ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Mark 2:9 — KJV
“Whether is it easier to say to the sick of the palsy, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and take up thy bed, and walk?”
— Mark 2:9 (KJV)
Mark 2:9 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 2:9
“For whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and walk?”
Shares key themes with Mark 2:9: whether, easier, say
“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.”
Shares key themes with Mark 2:9: sick, palsy, sins
“Whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Rise up and walk?”
Shares key themes with Mark 2:9: whether, easier, say
“But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power upon earth to forgive sins, (he said unto the sick of the palsy,) I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy couch, and go into thine house.”
Shares key themes with Mark 2:9: say, sick, palsy
“And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee.”
Shares key themes with Mark 2:9: sick, palsy, sins
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