Luke 5:21

21 The Jewish teachers of the law and the Pharisees thought to themselves, "Who is this man who is speaking as if he were God? Only God can forgive sins."

Luke 5:21 In-Context

19 But because there were so many people there, they could not find a way in. So they went up on the roof and lowered the man on his mat through the ceiling into the middle of the crowd right before Jesus.
20 Seeing their faith, Jesus said, "Friend, your sins are forgiven."
21 The Jewish teachers of the law and the Pharisees thought to themselves, "Who is this man who is speaking as if he were God? Only God can forgive sins."
22 But Jesus knew what they were thinking and said, "Why are you thinking these things?
23 Which is easier: to say, 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, 'Stand up and walk'?
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