20. When Jesus saw how much faith they had, he said to the crippled man, “My friend, your sins are forgiven.”
21. The Pharisees and the experts began arguing, “Jesus must think he is God! Only God can forgive sins.”
22. Jesus knew what they were thinking, and he said, “Why are you thinking that?
23. Is it easier for me to tell this crippled man that his sins are forgiven or to tell him to get up and walk?