2 And behold, they brought to him a paralytic, lying on a bed. And when Jesus saw their faith he said to the paralytic, »Take heart, my son; your sins are forgiven.«
3 And behold, some of the scribes said to themselves, »This man is blaspheming!«
4 But Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said, »Why do you think evil in your hearts?
5 For which is easier, to say, Your sins are forgiven, or to say, Rise and walk?
6 But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins«he then said to the paralytic»Rise, take up your bed and go home.«
7 And he rose and went home.