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Accordingly He went on board, and crossing over came to His own town.
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Here they brought to Him a paralytic lying on a bed. Seeing their faith Jesus said to the paralytic, "Take courage, my child; your sins are pardoned."
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"Such language is impious," said some of the Scribes among themselves.
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Knowing their thoughts Jesus said, "Why are you cherishing evil thoughts in your hearts?
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Why, which is easier? --to say, `Your sins are pardoned,' or to say `Rise up and walk'?
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But, to prove to you that the Son of Man has authority on earth to pardon sins" --He then says to the paralytic, "Rise, and take up your bed and go home."