1. And getting into a boat, he crossed over and came to his own town.
2. And behold, they brought to him a paralytic lying on a stretcher, and when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Have courage, child, your sins are forgiven.”
3. And behold, some of the scribes said to themselves, “This man is blaspheming!”
4. And knowing their thoughts, Jesus said, “Why do you think evil in your hearts?
5. For which is easier to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk’?