Matthew 9:2

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 9:2

And, behold, they brought to him ( προσέφερον αὐτῷ ) . Bengel's remark, " Offerebant—Tales oblationes factae sunt Salvatori plurimae, gratae ," though very beautiful, is, from its undue insistence on the sacrificial use of προσφέρω , hardly exegesis. Matthew omits the difficulty that was experienced in bringing him to our Lord (see parallel passages), yet this alone accounts for the special commendation of their faith. A man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed. Probably a... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 9:2

The claim to forgive sin. "Thy sins be forgiven thee." There is an important distinction between the claim to forgive sin, and the claim to declare sins forgiven. The Christian priest does not claim the power to forgive sin; he does claim the authority to declare sins forgiven. Which of these Christ claimed may be disputed, but it is clear that the scribes present understood him to claim "power to forgive;" such a claim alone could be regarded as "blasphemy." But, strictly treated, our... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 9:2-8

Christ and the forgiveness of sins. After the series of miracles of healing recorded in the previous chapter, the evangelist passes to the more directly spiritual work of Christ, and the transition is marked by an incident which combines both kinds of ministry. I. THE WORLD 'S FIRST NEED IS THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS . The sufferer was in a pitiably helpless condition—so helpless that he had to be carried to Christ. Yet the Saviour saw that his bodily weakness was of... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 9:2

A man sick of the palsy - See the notes at Matthew 4:24.Lying on a bed - This was probably a mattress, or perhaps a mere blanket spread to lie on, so as to be easily borne. Being light, Jesus might with propriety command him to take it up and walk, Matthew 9:6.Mark says “they uncovered the roof,” Mark 2:4. Luke says “they went upon the housetop, and let him down through the tiling,” Luke 5:19. To us it would appear that much injury must have been done to the house where Jesus was, and that they... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 9:1-8

31. Jesus heals a paralyzed man (Matthew 9:1-8; Mark 2:1-12; Luke 5:17-26)This story shows the first signs of organized Jewish opposition to Jesus. A group of religious leaders from Jerusalem, Judea and Galilee came, with evil motives, to find out for themselves what Jesus was doing and saying (Luke 5:17).Some friends of a paralyzed man were so sure Jesus could heal him that they allowed no obstacle to stop them from bringing the man to him. In his response Jesus did more than heal the man. He... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 9:2

behold. Figure of speech Asterismos. App-6 . a man sick of the palsy = a paralytic. bed = couch. seeing = on seeing. See App-133 . their faith. Including of course that of the paralytic. Son = Child. Greek. teknon. be forgiven = stand remitted. L T Tr. and WH read the Indicatives "have been and are forgiven", marking the Lord's authority. Not the ambiguous "be forgiven". read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 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 are forgiven.This is one of those "mighty works" mentioned by Jesus in his reproach of Capernaum (Matthew 11:23). Important details are mentioned in Mark 2:1-12 and Luke 5:17-26 which are not contained in Matthew. Mark tells that he was carried by four men, and Luke relates the breaking up of the roof to let him down to... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 9:1-7

Matthew 9:1-7. And he entered into a ship— And returning into a vessel, he crossed the lake, and came to his own city [of Capernaum, where he had dwelt after his leaving Nazareth] Mat 9:2 where they brought to him a paralytic lying on a bed; and Jesus, seeing their faith, said to the paralytic, Have confidence, my son! your sins are forgiven. Heylin. See this miracle more circumstantially described in Mark 2:0 and Luke 5:0. In St. Luke's miracle, there is a very material circumstance premised,... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 9:1-8

Jesus’ healing and forgiveness of a paralytic 9:1-8 (cf. Mark 2:1-12; Luke 5:17-26)The incident that follows occurred before the one in Matthew 8:28-34. Matthew placed it in his Gospel here for thematic reasons. It is another evidence of Jesus’ supernatural power but in a different realm. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 9:1-34

A. Demonstrations of the King’s power 8:1-9:34Matthew described Jesus’ ministry as consisting of teaching, preaching, and healing in Matthew 4:23. Chapters 5-7 record what He taught His disciples: principles of the kingdom. We have the essence of His preaching ministry in Matthew 4:17. Now in Matthew 8:1 to Matthew 9:34 we see His healing ministry. He demonstrated authority over human beings, unseen spiritual powers, and the world of nature. Matthew showed that Jesus’ ability proves that He is... read more

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