Matthew 9:6 - Exposition

But that ye may know . From his authority in the physical world they may have direct knowledge ( εἰδῆτε ) of his authority in the spiritual world. Observe that the claim is even in the so-called "Triple Tradition." That the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins ( ὅτι ἐξουσίαν ἔχει ὁυἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου ἐπὶ τῆς γῆς ἀφιέναι ἁμαρτίας ) . Observe