2 Here they brought to Him a paralytic lying on a bed. Seeing their faith Jesus said to the paralytic, »Take courage, my child; your sins are pardoned.«

3 »Such language is impious,« said some of the Scribes among themselves.

4 Knowing their thoughts Jesus said, »Why are you cherishing evil thoughts in your hearts?

5 Why, which is easier? –to say, Your sins are pardoned,' or to say Rise up and walk'?

6 But, to prove to you that the Son of Man has authority on earth to pardon sins« –He then says to the paralytic, »Rise, and take up your bed and go home.«

7 And he got up, and went off home.