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But the Pharisees and teachers of religious law said to themselves, “Who does he think he is? That’s blasphemy! Only God can forgive sins!”
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Jesus knew what they were thinking, so he asked them, “Why do you question this in your hearts?
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Is it easier to say ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or ‘Stand up and walk’?
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So I will prove to you that the Son of Man has the authority on earth to forgive sins.” Then Jesus turned to the paralyzed man and said, “Stand up, pick up your mat, and go home!”
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And immediately, as everyone watched, the man jumped up, picked up his mat, and went home praising God.