Mark 2:10

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Mark 2:10 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “But that ye may know that the Son of man hath authority on earth to forgive sins (he saith to the sick of the palsy),” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

But that ye may know that the Son of man hath authority on earth to forgive sins (he saith to the sick of the palsy),
Mark 2:10 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 2

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
10But that ye may know that the Son of man hath authority on earth to forgive sins (he saith to the sick of the palsy),

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“But that ye may know that the son of man, etc..] Meaning himself, who was really man, and the true Messiah, in which sense this phrase had been used in the writings of the Old Testament; (see <198017>Psalm 80:17 <270713> Daniel 7:13), and though by reason of his outward form; and mean appearance, he might be thought by them to be but a mere man, and had no right, nor authority, to say what he had; in order to convince them; he affirms, that he hath power on earth to forgive sins. As there is an emphasis lies on the phrase, “the son of man”, suggesting, that his being so was no contradiction to his deity, nor any hindrance to the exertion of his power; so there is another on those words,…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins--that forgiving power dwells in the Person of this Man, and is exercised by Him while on this earth and going out and in with you. (he saith to the sick of the palsy),”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See this miracle explained in Matthew 9:2-8. Palsy - See the notes at Matthew 4:24. Borne of four - Carried upon a couch Matthew 9:2 by four men. Mark 2:4 The press - The crowd, the multitude of people. Jesus was probably in the large open area or hall in the center of the house. See the notes at Matthew 9:2. The people pressed into the area, and blocked up the door so that they could not have access to him. They uncovered the roof where he was - See the notes at Matthew 9:2. When they had broken it up - When they had removed the awning or covering, so that they could let the man down. See the notes at Matthew 9:2. Mark 2:5 Their faith - Their confidence or belief that he could heal them.…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Dan 7:13, Dan 7:14; Mat 9:6-8, Mat 16:13; Joh 5:20-27; Act 5:31; Ti1 1:13-16 Mark 2:11”
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