Matthew 9:1-8

1 Accordingly He went on board, and crossing over came to His own town.

2 Here they brought to Him a paralytic lying on a bed. Seeing their faith Jesus said to the paralytic, "Take courage, my child; your sins are pardoned."

3 "Such language is impious," said some of the Scribes among themselves.

4 Knowing their thoughts Jesus said, "Why are you cherishing evil thoughts in your hearts?

5 Why, which is easier? --to say, `Your sins are pardoned,' or to say `Rise up and walk'?

6 But, to prove to you that the Son of Man has authority on earth to pardon sins" --He then says to the paralytic, "Rise, and take up your bed and go home."

7 And he got up, and went off home.

8 And the crowds were awe-struck when they saw it, and ascribed the glory to God who had entrusted such power to a man.