John Trapp Complete Commentary - Mark 2:10
10 But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (he saith to the sick of the palsy,) Ver. 10. Hath power on earth ] Christus iure divino omnia faciebat, non iniusta aliqua virtute ac tyrannica. Christ did all in his Father’s right, and not of necessity. read more
The Biblical Illustrator - Mark 2:7-11
Mark 2:7-11But that ye may know that the Son of Man hath power on earth to forgive sins. The ease of Divine powerI think it is impossible not to be struck with this narrative. He not only shows His power here, but He shows an unrivalled and infinite ease in the exercise of it. For He lets His enemies themselves, as it were, choose the way in which it should be manifested; signifying that with Him it made no difference. (J. Miller.)An example of Christ’s supreme powerI. Power to forgive sin.1.... read more