2 and lo, they were bringing to him a paralytic, laid upon a couch, and Jesus having seen their faith, said to the paralytic, 'Be of good courage, child, your sins have been forgiven you.'3 And lo, certain of the scribes said within themselves, 'This one does speak evil.'4 And Jesus, having known their thoughts, said, 'Why think you evil in your hearts?5 For which is easier? To say, The sins have been forgiven to you; or to say, Rise, and walk?6 'But, that you may know that the Son of Man has power upon the earth to forgive sins -- (then said he to the paralytic) -- having risen, take up your couch, and go to your house.'7 And he, having risen, went to his house,