2 They brought to him a paralytic lying on a bed. When Jesus saw their faith he said to the paralytic, "Have courage, boy, your sins are forgiven."

3 At once some of the scribes said to themselves, "This man is speaking profane words."

4 Jesus knew their thoughts and said, "Why are you thinking evil thoughts 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" \'97 then he said to the paralytic, "Rise, take up your bed and go to your house."

7 Thereupon he rose and went away to his house.