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Some men brought to him a paralyzed man, lying on a mat. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the man, âTake heart, son; your sins are forgiven.â
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At this, some of the teachers of the law said to themselves, âThis fellow is blaspheming!â
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Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said, âWhy do you entertain evil thoughts in your hearts?
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Which is easier: to say, âYour sins are forgiven,â or to say, âGet up and walkâ?