2 and lo, they were bringing to him a paralytic, laid upon a couch, and Jesus having seen their faith, said to the paralytic, Be of good courage, child, thy sins have been forgiven thee.

3 And lo, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This one doth speak evil.

4 And Jesus, having known their thoughts, said, Why think ye evil in your hearts?

5 for which is easier? to say, The sins have been forgiven to thee; or to say, Rise, and walk?

6 But, that ye may know that the Son of Man hath power upon the earth to forgive sins -- (then saith he to the paralytic) -- having risen, take up thy couch, and go to thy house.

7 And he, having risen, went to his house,