Étude 1 sur 4 · Guérison d’un paralytique

  1. Étude 1 : Guérison d’un paralytique
  2. Study 2: A paralysed man carried by four men
  3. Étude 3 : Guérison du paralytique
  4. Étude 4 : Guérison du paralytique de Bethesda

The beginning of the ministry in Galilee

  • PER065 Healing of a paralysed man

    The article addresses Jesus' healing of a paralysed man in Capernaum, highlighting his divinity, proclaimed through the forgiveness of sins, which shocks the experts in the law and widens the gulf between Jesus and the religious authorities.

    Mark 2.1-12 (King James Version) :
    And again he entered into Capernaum after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house.And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as about the door: and he preached the word unto them.And they come unto him, bringing one sick of the palsy, which was borne of four.And when they could not come nigh unto him for the press, they uncovered the roof where he was: and when they had broken it up, they let down the bed wherein the sick of the palsy lay.When Jesus saw their faith, he said unto the sick of the palsy, Son, thy sins be forgiven thee.But there were certain of the scribes sitting there, and reasoning in their hearts,Why doth this man thus speak blasphemies? who can forgive sins but God only?And immediately when Jesus perceived in his spirit that they so reasoned within themselves, he said unto them, Why reason ye these things in your hearts?Whether is it easier to say to the sick of the palsy, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and take up thy bed, and walk?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,)I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy bed, and go thy way into thine house.And immediately he arose, took up the bed, and went forth before them all; insomuch that they were all amazed, and glorified God, saying, We never saw it on this fashion.
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Contradictions

  • CTD062 A paralysed man carried by four men

    The article explores differences between Matthew's and Mark's accounts of Jesus healing the paralytic. Although the accounts vary, the article emphasizes that they are complementary, reflecting the authors' individual perspectives under divine inspiration and offering a rich view of the events.

    Matthew 9.2-8 (King James Version) :
    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 be forgiven thee.And, behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth.And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?For whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and walk?But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house.And he arose, and departed to his house.But when the multitudes saw it, they marvelled, and glorified God, which had given such power unto men.
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    Level: Intermediate Level: Intermediate

Miracles

  • MIR008 Healing of the paralysed man

    This article analyzes the miracle of the healing of the paralytic, as recounted in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Faced with the skepticism of the scribes, Jesus demonstrates his divine authority by healing a paralytic who was lowered from a roof by his friends. This account highlights the faith of those who carried him and Christ’s ability to forgive and heal, eliciting wonder and praise from the crowd.

    Matthew 9.1-8 (King James Version) :
    And he entered into a ship, and passed over, and came into his own city.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 be forgiven thee.And, behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth.And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?For whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and walk?But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house.And he arose, and departed to his house.But when the multitudes saw it, they marvelled, and glorified God, which had given such power unto men.
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  • MIR009 Healing of the paralytic at Bethesda

    This article discusses Jesus' healing of the paralytic at Bethesda, which illustrates Jesus' compassion and divine authority. The miracle, which takes place on a Sabbath, sparks conflict with Jewish authorities who rigidly uphold Sabbath laws. Through this act, Jesus emphasizes the importance of faith, spiritual healing, and redemption beyond legal restrictions.

    John 5.1-15 (King James Version) :
    After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches.In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind, halt, withered, waiting for the moving of the water.For an angel went down at a certain season into the pool, and troubled the water: whosoever then first after the troubling of the water stepped in was made whole of whatsoever disease he had.And a certain man was there, which had an infirmity thirty and eight years.When Jesus saw him lie, and knew that he had been now a long time in that case, he saith unto him, Wilt thou be made whole?The impotent man answered him, Sir, I have no man, when the water is troubled, to put me into the pool: but while I am coming, another steppeth down before me.Jesus saith unto him, Rise, take up thy bed, and walk.And immediately the man was made whole, and took up his bed, and walked: and on the same day was the sabbath.The Jews therefore said unto him that was cured, It is the sabbath day: it is not lawful for thee to carry thy bed.He answered them, He that made me whole, the same said unto me, Take up thy bed, and walk.Then asked they him, What man is that which said unto thee, Take up thy bed, and walk?And he that was healed wist not who it was: for Jesus had conveyed himself away, a multitude being in that place.Afterward Jesus findeth him in the temple, and said unto him, Behold, thou art made whole: sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee.The man departed, and told the Jews that it was Jesus, which had made him whole.
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    Level: Intermediate Level: Intermediate