1–12. HEALING OF A PARALYTIC AT CAPERNAUM. THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS

Matthew 9:1-8; Luke 5:17-26

This incident gives the dominant thought to a group of narratives which record the hostile criticisms of the Scribes and Pharisees (Mark 2:1 to Mark 3:6). It comes after—we do not know how long after—the healing of the leper; so also in Lk. The other narratives seem to be selected because of their resemblance to this one, and are perhaps arranged so as to form a climax. Here the hostile party do not openly express their criticisms. In Mark 2:15-17 they utter them to the disciples. In 18–22 and 23–28 they utter them to Christ Himself. In Mark 3:1-6 they seek plans for His destruction.

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Old Testament