Matthew:9:2-8
nsb@Matthew:9:2 @ A man on a bed, a paralytic, was brought to Jesus. Seeing their faith Jesus said to the sick man: »Have courage; your sins are forgiven.«
nsb@Matthew:9:3 @ Some of the scribes said among themselves: »This man has no respect for God.«
nsb@Matthew:9:4 @ Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said: »Why are your thoughts evil?
nsb@Matthew:9:5 @ »Which is easier, to say, your sins are forgiven, or to say, get up and walk?«
nsb@Matthew:9:6 @ So that you know that the Son of man has authority on earth to forgive sins: »Get up, take your bed and go to your house.«
nsb@Matthew:9:7 @ He arose, and departed to his house.
nsb@Matthew:9:8 @ But when the people saw it, they marveled, and glorified God who had given such authority to men.