Matthew 9:2-6
9:3 a Does he think he’s God? God alone could forgive sins (Ps 103:3 b; Isa 43:25 c; Jer 50:20 d). The teachers of religious law failed to comprehend Jesus’ mission as God’s incarnate Son (Matt 3:17 e; 11:25-27 f). As God’s Messiah (1:1 g; 11:2-6 h), he was saving mankind (8:17 i; 26:26-28 j).9:5 k It is easier for Jesus to pronounce forgiveness, since that might have no verifiable effects; it is harder to enable a paralytic to walk. The miracle, visible to all, corroborates Jesus’ authority to forgive sins and forces all who witness it to decide about Jesus.
9:6 l So I will prove: Jesus performed the miracle to reveal his authority and identity as God’s Messiah (see 11:2-6 m; 12:28 n).
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