The Son of Man Forgives and Heals
1 So He got into a boat, crossed over, and came to His own town.
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Just then some men brought to Him a paralytic lying on a stretcher. Seeing their faith, Jesus told the paralytic, "Have courage, son, your sins are forgiven."
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At this, some of the scribes said among themselves, "He's blaspheming!"
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But perceiving their thoughts, Jesus said, "Why are you thinking evil things in your hearts?
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For which is easier: to say, 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, 'Get up and walk'?
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But so you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins" -then He told the paralytic, "Get up, pick up your stretcher, and go home."
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And he got up and went home.
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When the crowds saw this, they were awestruck and gave glory to God who had given such authority to men.