⁴⁹ And those who were seated at table with him said to themselves, Who is this who even gives forgiveness of sins?

³ And some of the scribes said among themselves, This man has no respect for God.

⁷ Why does this man say such things? he has no respect for God: from whom does forgiveness come but from God only?

²⁰ And seeing their faith he said, Man, you have forgiveness for your sins.

²¹ And the scribes and Pharisees were having an argument, saying, Who is this, who has no respect for God? who is able to give forgiveness for sins, but God only?