New International VersionWhen Jesus saw their faith, he said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven.”
New Living TranslationSeeing their faith, Jesus said to the man, “Young man, your sins are forgiven.”
English Standard VersionAnd when he saw their faith, he said, “Man, your sins are forgiven you.”
Berean Standard BibleWhen Jesus saw their faith, He said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven.”
Berean Literal BibleAnd having seen their faith, He said, "Man, your sins have been forgiven you."
King James BibleAnd when he saw their faith, he said unto him, Man, thy sins are forgiven thee.
New King James VersionWhen He saw their faith, He said to him, “Man, your sins are forgiven you.”
New American Standard BibleAnd seeing their faith, He said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven you.”
NASB 1995Seeing their faith, He said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven you.”
NASB 1977And seeing their faith, He said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven you.”
Legacy Standard BibleAnd seeing their faith, He said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven you.”
Amplified BibleWhen Jesus saw their [active] faith [springing from confidence in Him], He said, “Man, your sins are forgiven.”
Christian Standard BibleSeeing their faith he said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven.”
Holman Christian Standard BibleSeeing their faith He said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven you.”
American Standard VersionAnd seeing their faith, he said, Man, thy sins are forgiven thee.
Contemporary English VersionWhen Jesus saw how much faith they had, he said to the man, "My friend, your sins are forgiven."
English Revised VersionAnd seeing their faith, he said, Man, thy sins are forgiven thee.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationWhen Jesus saw their faith, he said, "Sir, your sins are forgiven."
Good News TranslationWhen Jesus saw how much faith they had, he said to the man, "Your sins are forgiven, my friend."
International Standard VersionWhen Jesus saw their faith, he said, "Mister, your sins are forgiven."
NET BibleWhen Jesus saw their faith he said, "Friend, your sins are forgiven."
New Heart English BibleSeeing their faith, he said, "Man, your sins are forgiven you."
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd when he saw their faith, he said to him, Man, thy sins are forgiven thee.
Weymouth New TestamentHe saw their faith and said to him, "Friend, your sins are forgiven." Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleWhen Jesus saw their faith, He said to the man, “Friend, your sins are forgiven.”
World English BibleSeeing their faith, he said to him, “Man, your sins are forgiven you.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand He having seen their faith, said to him, “Man, your sins have been forgiven you.”
Berean Literal BibleAnd having seen their faith, He said, "Man, your sins have been forgiven you."
Young's Literal Translation and he having seen their faith, said to him, 'Man, thy sins have been forgiven thee.'
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd having seen their faith, he said to him, Man, thy sins are remitted to thee. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWhose faith when he saw, he said: Man, thy sins are forgiven thee.
Catholic Public Domain VersionAnd when he saw his faith, he said, “Man, your sins are forgiven you.”
New American BibleWhen he saw their faith, he said, “As for you, your sins are forgiven.”
New Revised Standard VersionWhen he saw their faith, he said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven you.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWhen Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, Man, your sins are forgiven.
Aramaic Bible in Plain EnglishBut when Yeshua saw their faith, he said to that paralyzed man: “Man, your sins are forgiven you.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd when he saw their faith, he said to him: Man, your sins are forgiven you.
Godbey New TestamentAnd seeing their faith, He said to him; Man, thy sins are forgiven thee.
Haweis New Testament
And seeing their faith, he saith to him, Man, thy sins are forgiven thee.
Mace New Testament
who perceiving their faith, said to him, O! man, your sins are forgiven you.
Weymouth New Testament
He saw their faith and said to him, "Friend, your sins are forgiven."
Worrell New Testament
And, beholding their faith, He said,"Man, your sins are forgiven you."
Worsley New Testament
who seeing their faith said unto him,Man, thy sins are forgiven thee.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context Jesus Heals a Paralytic… 19but they could not find a way through the crowd. So they went up on the roof and lowered him on his mat through the tiles into the middle of the crowd, right in front of Jesus. 20WhenJesus sawtheirfaith,He said,“Friend,yoursinsare forgiven.”21But the scribes and Pharisees began thinking to themselves, “Who is this man who speaks blasphemy? Who can forgive sins but God alone?”…
Cross References Matthew 9:2Just then some men brought to Him a paralytic lying on a mat. When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Take courage, son; your sins are forgiven.”
Mark 2:5When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven.”
James 5:15And the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick. The Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven.
Matthew 9:22Jesus turned and saw her. “Take courage, daughter,” He said, “your faith has healed you.” And the woman was healed from that very hour.
Mark 10:52“Go,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you.” And immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus along the road.
Luke 7:48-50Then Jesus said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.” / But those at the table began to say to themselves, “Who is this who even forgives sins?” / And Jesus told the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.”
John 5:14Afterward, Jesus found the man at the temple and said to him, “See, you have been made well. Stop sinning, or something worse may happen to you.”
Acts 3:16By faith in the name of Jesus, this man whom you see and know has been made strong. It is Jesus’ name and the faith that comes through Him that has given him this complete healing in your presence.
Romans 4:5However, to the one who does not work, but believes in Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is credited as righteousness.
Ephesians 2:8For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God,
Hebrews 11:6And without faith it is impossible to please God. For anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.
Isaiah 43:25I, yes I, am He who blots out your transgressions for My own sake and remembers your sins no more.
Psalm 103:3He who forgives all your iniquities and heals all your diseases,
Isaiah 1:18“Come now, let us reason together,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they will be as white as snow; though they are as red as crimson, they will become like wool.
Jeremiah 31:34No longer will each man teach his neighbor or his brother, saying, ‘Know the LORD,’ because they will all know Me, from the least of them to the greatest, declares the LORD. For I will forgive their iniquities and will remember their sins no more.”
Treasury of Scripture And when he saw their faith, he said to him, Man, your sins are forgiven you. he saw. Genesis 22:12 And he said, Lay not thine hand upon the lad, neither do thou any thing unto him: for now I know that thou fearest God, seeing thou hast not withheld thy son, thine onlyson from me. John 2:25 And needed not that any should testify of man: for he knew what was in man. Acts 11:23 Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord. Man. Luke 7:48 And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven. Psalm 90:7,8 For we are consumed by thine anger, and by thy wrath are we troubled… Psalm 107:17,18 Fools because of their transgression, and because of their iniquities, are afflicted… Jump to Previous BedCrowdFaithFindForgivenForgivenessFriendFrontJesusMidstRoofSinsTilingWayJump to Next BedCrowdFaithFindForgivenForgivenessFriendFrontJesusMidstRoofSinsTilingWayLuke 5 1.Jesus teaches the people out of Peter's ship;4.shows how he will make them fishers of men;12.cleanses the leper;16.prays in the desert;17.heals a paralytic;27.calls Matthew the tax collector;29.eats with sinners, as being the physician of souls;33.foretells the fasting and afflictions of the apostles after his ascension;36.and illustrates the matter by the parable of patches.When Jesus saw their faithIn this passage, Jesus is responding to the faith of the men who brought the paralytic to Him. This act of faith is demonstrated by their determination to bring their friend to Jesus, even removing part of the roof to lower him down. This reflects the cultural context of the time, where homes often had flat roofs accessible by an external staircase. The faith of these men is not just belief but is active and persistent, aligning with James 2:17, which states that faith without works is dead. Their actions exemplify the belief that Jesus has the power to heal and forgive, a central tenet of the Gospel message. He said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven.”
Jesus addresses the paralytic as "Friend," indicating a personal and compassionate relationship. This term reflects the inclusive nature of Jesus' ministry, reaching out to those marginalized by society. The declaration "your sins are forgiven" is significant, as it highlights Jesus' authority to forgive sins, a divine prerogative. This statement would have been shocking to the religious leaders present, as it implies Jesus' divine identity, fulfilling prophecies such asIsaiah 53:5, which speaks of the Messiah bearing the iniquities of humanity. The forgiveness of sins is a central theme in the New Testament, with Jesus' sacrificial death and resurrection providing the means for humanity's reconciliation with God, as seen in passages likeEphesians 1:7. This moment also prefigures the ultimate forgiveness offered through the cross, where Jesus' atoning work provides redemption for all who believe. Persons / Places / Events 1. JesusThe central figure in this passage, Jesus is the Son of God, who demonstrates His authority to forgive sins, revealing His divine nature. 2. The ParalyticA man suffering from paralysis, brought to Jesus by his friends, seeking healing and forgiveness. 3. The FriendsThe group of men who, in faith, brought the paralytic to Jesus, demonstrating their belief in Jesus' power to heal. 4. The HouseThe setting of this event, likely in Capernaum, where Jesus was teaching, and the crowd was gathered. 5. The CrowdThe people gathered around Jesus, witnessing His teaching and the miraculous events that unfold. Teaching Points Faith in ActionThe friends' determination to bring the paralytic to Jesus exemplifies active faith. True faith often requires action, demonstrating trust in God's power and promises. Authority of JesusJesus' declaration of forgiveness reveals His divine authority. Recognizing Jesus' authority is crucial for understanding His role as Savior and Lord. Forgiveness as a PriorityJesus addresses the paralytic's spiritual need before his physical need, emphasizing the importance of spiritual healing and forgiveness. Community and SupportThe role of the friends highlights the importance of community and supporting one another in faith, encouraging us to bring others to Jesus. The Power of FaithJesus responds to the faith of the friends, showing that faith can have a profound impact on others' lives, leading to both spiritual and physical transformation. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Luke 5
What is the significance of Jesus' suffering and sacrifice?
What similarities exist between Moses and Jesus?
What does "Your sins are forgiven" mean?
Psalm 32:5 says God forgives sin immediately upon confession; why is there no concrete evidence of such forgiveness?Verse 20. - And when he saw their faith, he said unto him, Man, thy sins are forgiventhee. For a moment the great Physician gave place to the Heart-reader; and the Lord spoke those strange, grand words to give comfort and peace to the suffering, silent, sick man. Jesus read what was in the heart of the poor paralytic; his sins distressed him more than his malady; very possibly the sad infirmity had been brought about by his old dissolute life. The soul, then, must be healed first. It was for this, we believe, that the story of the man with the palsy was told and retold by the first Christian preachers, and so found a place in the three Gospel narratives - this lofty claim of the Master to forgive sins; a claim so grandly supported by a miraculous act done in the open daylight in the presence of the people.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Greek WhenΚαὶ(Kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.[Jesus] sawἰδὼν(idōn)Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3708:Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.theirαὐτῶν(autōn)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.faith,πίστιν(pistin)Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 4102:Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness.He said,εἶπεν(eipen)Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2036:Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.“Friend,Ἄνθρωπε(Anthrōpe)Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular
Strong's 444:A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.yourσου(sou)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 4771:You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.sinsἁμαρτίαι(hamartiai)Noun - Nominative Feminine Plural
Strong's 266:From hamartano; a sin.are forgiven.”ἀφέωνταί(apheōntai)Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 863:From apo and hiemi; to send forth, in various applications.
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