Matthew 9:6

Full Chapter

October 1, 2025

KJV

But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house.

BSB

But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins…” Then He said to the paralytic, “Get up, pick up your mat, and go home.”

WEB

But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins…” (then he said to the paralytic), “Get up, and take up your mat, and go up to your house.”

YLT

‘But, that ye may know that the Son of Man hath power upon the earth to forgive sins—(then saith he to the paralytic)—having risen, take up thy couch, and go to thy house.’

F.O.G Original

(6) Now in order that you know that the Son of Humanity has authority on land to forgive sins”, He said to the paralytic, “Rise up, pick up your bed and go to your household.”

F.O.G

(6) Now in order that you know that the Son of Humanity has authority on land to forgive sins”, He said to the paralytic, “Rise up, pick up your bed and go to your household.”

F.O.G MSG

But so you’ll know that the Son of Manᶜ has complete authority on earth to forgive sins”—then He turned to the paralyzed man—“Get up! Pick up your stretcher and go home.”

Footnotes:

⁶ᶜ Son of Man: Jesus’ favorite title for Himself, emphasizing both His humanity and His divine authority. The phrase comes from Daniel 7:13-14, referring to the Messianic King.