Mark 2:6

6 Some religion scholars sitting there started whispering among themselves,

Mark 2:6 Meaning and Commentary

Mark 2:6

But there were certain of the Scribes sitting there
In the upper room where Jesus was, to watch and observe what he said:, and did:

and reasoning in their hearts;
upon the above words of Christ, in the following manner.

Mark 2:6 In-Context

4 When they weren't able to get in because of the crowd, they removed part of the roof and lowered the paraplegic on his stretcher.
5 Impressed by their bold belief, Jesus said to the paraplegic, "Son, I forgive your sins."
6 Some religion scholars sitting there started whispering among themselves,
7 "He can't talk that way! That's blasphemy! God and only God can forgive sins."
8 Jesus knew right away what they were thinking, and said, "Why are you so skeptical?
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