2
Some people brought to him a paralyzed man on a mat. Seeing their faith, Jesus said to the paralyzed man, “Be encouraged, my child! Your sins are forgiven.”
3
But some of the teachers of religious law said to themselves, “That’s blasphemy! Does he think he’s God?”
4
Jesus knew what they were thinking, so he asked them, “Why do you have such evil thoughts in your hearts?
5
Is it easier to say ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or ‘Stand up and walk’?