rsv Luke:5:21-24
rsv@Luke:5:21 @ And the scribes and the Pharisees began to question, saying, "Who is this that speaks blasphemies? Who can forgive sins but God only?"
rsv@Luke:5:22 @ When Jesus perceived their questionings, he answered them, "Why do you question in your hearts?
rsv@Luke:5:23 @ Which is easier, to say, `Your sins are forgiven you,' or to say, `Rise and walk'?
rsv@Luke:5:24 @ But that you may know that the Son of man has authority on earth to forgive sins"--he said to the man who was paralyzed--"I say to you, rise, take up your bed and go home."