Matthew 9:2

Full Chapter

October 1, 2025

KJV

And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee.

BSB

Just 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.”

WEB

Behold, they brought to him a man who was paralyzed, lying on a bed. Jesus, seeing their faith, said to the paralytic, “Son, cheer up! Your sins are forgiven you.”

YLT

and lo, they were bringing to him a paralytic, laid upon a couch, and Jesus having seen their faith, said to the paralytic, ‘Be of good courage, child, thy sins have been forgiven thee.’

F.O.G Original

(2) they looking brought to Him a paralytic lying on a bed. Seeing their faith, Yeshua said to the paralytic, “Be courageous child, your sins are forgiven.”

F.O.G

(2) they looking brought to Him a paralytic lying on a bed. Seeing their faith, Yeshua said to the paralytic, “Be courageous child, your sins are forgiven.”

F.O.G MSG

Some men brought a paralyzed friend to Him, carrying the man on a stretcher. When Jesus saw their determined faithᵃ, He looked at the paralyzed man and said, “Take heart, son—your sins are completely forgiven.”

Footnotes:

²ᵃ Faith: The Greek word pistis refers to active trust and confidence, demonstrated here by the friends’ persistent effort to bring their paralyzed friend to Jesus despite obstacles.