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A Visible Proof of Divine Power
Commentators explain that Jesus posed this question to prove His divine authority. While anyone could claim to forgive sins (an invisible act), only someone with God's power could perform an immediate, visible miracle like healing a paralyzed man. By doing the latter, Jesus validated His authority to do the former.
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Albert Barnes
On Mark 2:3–12
18th Century
Theologian
Verse 3. Borne of four. This means carried on a couch () by four men.
The press. This refers to the crowd, the multitude o…
Charles Spurgeon
On Mark 2:6–9
19th Century
Preacher
But there were certain of the scribes sitting there, and reasoning in their hearts, Why doth this man thus speak blasphemies? who can forgive s…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 2:9
The teachers of the law had not openly expressed their misgivings about Jesus’ action, but Jesus knew their thoughts and challenged them with the q…
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John Gill
On Mark 2:9
17th Century
Pastor
Whether is it easier to say to the sick of the palsy
This question was put to them by Christ, in order to prove his …
Matthew Henry
On Mark 2:1–12
17th Century
Minister
It was this man's misery that he needed to be so carried, and this shows the suffering state of human life. It was kind of those who so carried him…