25 And immediately he rose up before them, and took up that whereon he lay, and departed to his own house, glorifying God.
25 Immediately he stood up in front of them, took what he had been lying on and went home praising God.
25 And immediately he rose up before them and picked up what he had been lying on and went home, glorifying God.
25 Without a moment's hesitation, he did it - got up, took his blanket, and left for home, giving glory to God all the way.
25 Immediately he rose up before them, took up what he had been lying on, and departed to his own house, glorifying God.
25 And immediately, as everyone watched, the man jumped up, picked up his mat, and went home praising God.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Luke 5:25
Commentary on Luke 5:17-26
(Read Luke 5:17-26)
How many are there in our assemblies, where the gospel is preached, who do not sit under the word, but sit by! It is to them as a tale that is told them, not as a message that is sent to them. Observe the duties taught and recommended to us by the history of the paralytic. In applying to Christ, we must be very pressing and urgent; that is an evidence of faith, and is very pleasing to Christ, and prevailing with him. Give us, Lord, the same kind of faith with respect to thy ability and willingness to heal our souls. Give us to desire the pardon of sin more than any earthly blessing, or life itself. Enable us to believe thy power to forgive sins; then will our souls cheerfully arise and go where thou pleasest.