In Luke 5:20, Jesus uses the same phrase with the paralytic — a consistent pattern in Luke's gospel showing his forgiving authority.

In Matthew 9:2, Jesus says the same words to the paralytic — both are direct pronouncements of forgiveness, emphasizing his authority.

Mark 2:5 records the identical declaration to the paralytic — another synoptic parallel of Jesus forgiving sins.

Exodus 34:7 describes God as forgiving iniquity — Jesus here exercises that same divine prerogative, revealing his identity.

Psalm 103:3 declares God forgives all iniquities — Jesus' forgiveness here aligns him with the God of Israel.

Colossians 3:13 calls us to forgive as the Lord forgave us — this verse shows the foundational act of forgiveness that we imitate.