Matthew 9:6 immediately demonstrates the authority claimed in verse 5 — Jesus heals the paralytic to prove He can forgive sins.

Mark 2:9-12 records the same healing account — Jesus says the same words and demonstrates authority to forgive sins by healing.

Luke 5:23-25 is the parallel account of this miracle, showing the same dialogue and healing to prove the Son of Man's authority.

John 5:8-14 recounts a similar healing of a paralytic with the command to take up his bed and a warning about sin — parallel miracle accounts.

Acts 3:6-11 recounts Peter healing a lame man with the same command 'rise up and walk', showing the apostles continuing Jesus' healing ministry.

Acts 9:34 has Peter healing Aeneas in Jesus' name, saying 'Jesus Christ maketh thee whole' — a direct parallel to Jesus' own healing.

Acts 14:8-11 records Paul healing a lame man with 'Stand upright on thy feet', paralleling Jesus' command to the paralytic.