King James Version KJV
English Standard Version ESV
22 But when Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answering said unto them,What reason ye in your hearts?
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When Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answered them, "Why do you question in your hearts?
23 Whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Rise up and walk?
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Which is easier, to say, 'Your sins are forgiven you,' or to say, 'Rise and walk'?
24 But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power upon earth to forgive sins, (he said unto the sick of the palsy,)I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy couch, and go into thine house.
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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, pick up your bed and go home."
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