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Seeing their faith, he said to him, "Man, your sins are forgiven you."

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The Power of Shared Faith

Commentators highlight that Jesus responded to "their faith"—the collective faith of the paralytic and his determined friends. This demonstrates the power of intercessory prayer and the importance of a faith community that actively brings people in need to Jesus. God honors the faith of those who advocate for others.

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Luke

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AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On Luke 5:20

Their faith (την πιστιν αυτων). In all three Gospels.

Man (ανθρωπε). Mark and Matthew have "child" or "Son…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Luke 5:19–21

19th Century

Preacher

And let him down through the tiling with his couch into the midst before Jesus. And when he saw their faith, he said unto him, Man, thy sins ar…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Luke 5:20

Two declarations form the focal point of this narrative. The first is a declaration of forgiveness, the second an affirmation of Jesus’ authority t…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Luke 5:20

17th Century

Pastor

And when he saw their faith
That is, Jesus, as the Syriac and Persic versions express it; when he saw the faith both…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Luke 5:17–26

17th Century

Minister

How many are there in our assemblies, where the gospel is preached, who do not sit under the Word, but are mere onlookers! It is to them like a sto…