Matthew 9:2

“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.”

"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." - Matthew 9:2
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What does Matthew 9:2 mean?

Matthew 9:2 (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." This verse is an important and powerful moment in the ministry of Jesus…

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The Healing Power of Faith and Forgiveness

In the Gospel according to Matthew, chapter 9, verse 2 (KJV), we encounter a remarkable scene that illustrates the confluence of faith, compassion, and the authority of Jesus. The verse reads: "And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus…

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A Prayer for Healing and Forgiveness Inspired by Matthew 9:2

O Sovereign Lord, Creator of heaven and earth, I come before You today in a humble spirit, seeking Your boundless mercy and grace. As I reflect on the powerful words written in Matthew 9:2, I am reminded of the profound compassion You have for those who are suffering, and the…

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Matthew 9:2 - "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."
Matthew 2:9
Matthew 2:9
Matthew 2:9 - "When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was."
Matthew 9:21
Matthew 9:21-22
Matthew 9:21-22
Matthew 9:21-22
Matthew 9:21-22
Matthew 9:21-22
Matthew 9:9 - "¶ And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him."
Matthew 6:9-13
Matthew 2:9-10 - "After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen when it rose went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they were overjoyed."
Matthew 9:37-38
Matthew 9:7 - "And he arose, and departed to his house."
Matthew 9:26 - "And the fame hereof went abroad into all that land."
Matthew 5:9 - "Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 13:9 - "Who hath ears to hear, let him hear."
Matthew 12:9 - "And when he was departed thence, he went into their synagogue:"
Matthew 9:19 - "And Jesus arose, and followed him, and so did his disciples."
Matthew 15:9 - "But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men."
Matthew 9:3 - "And, behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth."
Matthew 26:9 - "For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor."
Matthew 2:1-2
Matthew 9:32 - "¶ As they went out, behold, they brought to him a dumb man possessed with a devil."
Matthew 1:9 - "And Ozias begat Joatham; and Joatham begat Achaz; and Achaz begat Ezekias;"
Matthew 9:29 - "Then touched he their eyes, saying, According to your faith be it unto you."
Matthew 10:9 - "Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses,"
Matthew 9:31 - "But they, when they were departed, spread abroad his fame in all that country."