^{2 Ref} And behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy, Son, be of good cheer; thy sins are forgiven.

^{3 Ref} And behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth.

^{4 Ref} And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?

^{5 Ref} For which is easier, to say, Thy sins are forgiven; or to say, Arise, and walk?

^{6 Ref} But that ye may know that the Son of man hath authority on earth to forgive sins (then saith he to the sick of the palsy), Arise, and take up thy bed, and go up unto thy house.

⁷ And he arose, and departed to his house.

^{8 Ref} But when the multitudes saw it, they were afraid, and glorified God, who had given such authority unto men.

^{2 Ref} 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 Ref} And lo, certain of the scribes said within themselves, `This one doth speak evil.'

^{4 Ref} And Jesus, having known their thoughts, said, `Why think ye evil in your hearts?

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

^{6 Ref} `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,

^{8 Ref} and the multitudes having seen, wondered, and glorified God, who did give such power to men.

^{2 Ref} Behold, they brought to him a man who was paralyzed, lying on a bed. Jesus, seeing their faith, said to the paralytic, "Son, cheer up! Your sins are forgiven you."

^{3 Ref} Behold, some of the scribes said to themselves, "This man blasphemes."

^{4 Ref} Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said, "Why do you think evil in your hearts?

^{5 Ref} For which is easier, to say, 'Your sins are forgiven;' or to say, 'Get up, and walk?'

^{6 Ref} But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins..." (then he said to the paralytic), "Get up, and take up your mat, and go up to your house."

⁷ He arose and departed to his house.

^{8 Ref} But when the multitudes saw it, they marveled and glorified God, who had given such authority to men.