Luke 5:21 “But the scribes and Pharisees began thinking to themselves, “Who is th…”

Luke 5:21

But the scribes and Pharisees began thinking to themselves, “Who is this man who speaks blasphemy? Who can forgive sins but God alone?”

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And the scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, Who is this which speaketh blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone?

World English Bible

The scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, “Who is this who speaks blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone?”

American Standard Version

And the scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, Who is this that speaketh blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone?

Geneva Bible 1599

Then the Scribes and the Pharises began to reason, saying, Who is this that speaketh blasphemies? who can forgiue sinnes, but God onely?

Darby Translation

And the scribes and the Pharisees began to reason [in their minds], saying, Who is this who speaks blasphemies? Who is able to forgive sins but God alone?

Young's Literal Translation

And the scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, 'Who is this that doth speak evil words? who is able to forgive sins, except God only?'

Bible in Basic English

And the scribes and Pharisees were having an argument, saying, Who is this, who has no respect for God? who is able to give forgiveness for sins, but God only?

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Cross references

“scribes”

Luke 7:49 Luke 5:17 Mark 2:6 Mark 2:7

Luke 7:49 · BSB

But those at the table began to say to themselves, “Who is this who even forgives sins?”

Luke 5:17 · BSB

One day Jesus was teaching, and the Pharisees and teachers of the law were sitting there. People had come from Jerusalem and from every village of Galilee and Judea, and the power of the Lord was present for Him to heal…

Mark 2:6 · BSB

But some of the scribes were sitting there and thinking in their hearts,

Mark 2:7 · BSB

“Why does this man speak like this? He is blaspheming! Who can forgive sins but God alone?”

“blasphemies”

John 10:33 Acts 6:11–13 Matthew 26:65 Leviticus 24:16 1 Kings 21:10–14 Matthew 9:3

John 10:33 · BSB

“We are not stoning You for any good work,” said the Jews, “but for blasphemy, because You, who are a man, make Yourself out to be God.”

Acts 6:11–13 · BSB

Then they prompted some men to say, “We heard Stephen speak words of blasphemy against Moses and against God.”

Matthew 26:65 · BSB

At this, the high priest tore his clothes and declared, “He has blasphemed! Why do we need any more witnesses? Look, now you have heard the blasphemy.

Leviticus 24:16 · BSB

Whoever blasphemes the name of the LORD must surely be put to death; the whole assembly must surely stone him, whether he is a foreign resident or native; if he blasphemes the Name, he must be put to death.

1 Kings 21:10–14 · BSB

But seat two scoundrels opposite him and have them testify, ‘You have cursed both God and the king!’ Then take him out and stone him to death.”

Matthew 9:3 · BSB

On seeing this, some of the scribes said to themselves, “This man is blaspheming!”

“Who can”

Isaiah 43:25 Psalm 32:5 Daniel 9:9 Romans 8:33 Psalm 103:3 Psalm 130:4

Isaiah 43:25 · BSB

I, yes I, am He who blots out your transgressions for My own sake and remembers your sins no more.

Psalm 32:5 · BSB

Then I acknowledged my sin to You and did not hide my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD,” and You forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah

Daniel 9:9 · BSB

To the Lord our God belong compassion and forgiveness, even though we have rebelled against Him

Romans 8:33 · BSB

Who will bring any charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies.

Psalm 103:3 · BSB

He who forgives all your iniquities and heals all your diseases,

Psalm 130:4 · BSB

But with You there is forgiveness, so that You may be feared.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

20When Jesus saw their faith, He said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven.”

22Knowing what they were thinking, Jesus replied, “Why are you thinking these things in your hearts?

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