Matthew 9:1-9 (New International Version)
View In My BibleJesus Heals a Paralytic
9:2-8pp -- Mk 2:3-12; Lk 5:18-26
1 Jesus stepped into a boat, crossed over and came to his own town.1 2 Some men brought to him a paralytic,2 lying on a mat. When Jesus saw their faith,3 he said to the paralytic, "Take heart,4 son; your sins are forgiven."5 3 At this, some of the teachers of the law said to themselves, "This fellow is blaspheming!"6 4 Knowing their thoughts,7 Jesus said, "Why do you entertain evil thoughts in your hearts? 5 Which is easier: to say, 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, 'Get up and walk'? 6 But so that you may know that the Son of Man8 has authority on earth to forgive sins . . ." Then he said to the paralytic, "Get up, take your mat and go home." 7 And the man got up and went home. 8 When the crowd saw this, they were filled with awe; and they praised God,9 who had given such authority to men.The Calling of Matthew
9:9-13pp -- Mk 2:14-17; Lk 5:27-32
9 As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector's booth. "Follow me,"10 he told him, and Matthew got up and followed him.Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online)
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