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After a few days, Jesus returned to Capernaum, and word got around that he was back home.
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A crowd gathered, jamming the entrance so no one could get in or out. He was teaching the Word.
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They brought a paraplegic to him, carried by four men.
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When they weren't able to get in because of the crowd, they removed part of the roof and lowered the paraplegic on his stretcher.
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Impressed by their bold belief, Jesus said to the paraplegic, "Son, I forgive your sins."
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Some religion scholars sitting there started whispering among themselves,
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"He can't talk that way! That's blasphemy! God and only God can forgive sins."
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Jesus knew right away what they were thinking, and said, "Why are you so skeptical?
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Published by permission. Originally published by NavPress in English as THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language copyright 2002 by Eugene Peterson. All rights reserved.