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18 Some men arrived carrying a paraplegic on a stretcher. They were looking for a way to get into the house and set him before Jesus.
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Some men came carrying a paralyzed man on a mat and tried to take him into the house to lay him before Jesus.
19 When they couldn't find a way in because of the crowd, they went up on the roof, removed some tiles, and let him down in the middle of everyone, right in front of Jesus.
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When they could not find a way to do this because of the crowd, they went up on the roof and lowered him on his mat through the tiles into the middle of the crowd, right in front of Jesus.
20 Impressed by their bold belief, he said, "Friend, I forgive your sins."
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When Jesus saw their faith, he said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven.”
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