Matthew 9:5

Whether is easier to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee.

To say, "Thy sins be forgiven thee," was easy, for no visible result could test the saying. To say, "Take up thy bed and walk," was not apparently so easy, for failure would cover with confusion. He said the last, leaving the inference--If. can do the most difficult, then, of course,. can do the easier. Here we have the true character of. miracle; it is the outward manifestation of the power of God, in order that we may believe in the power of God in things that are invisible.-- F. W. Robertson. As much as the soul excels the body does the forgiveness of sin rise above the cure of bodily sickness. But Christ adapts his mode of speech to their capacities, who in their carnal minds felt more influenced by outward signs than by the whole putting forth of his spiritual power as availing to eternal life.-- Calvin.