^{20 Ref} Seeing their faith, he said to him, "Man, your sins are forgiven you."

^{21 Ref} The scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, "Who is this that speaks blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone?"

^{22 Ref} But Jesus, perceiving their thoughts, answered them, "Why are you reasoning so in your hearts?

^{23 Ref} Which is easier to say, 'Your sins are forgiven you;' or to say, 'Arise and walk?'

^{24 Ref} But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins" (he said to the paralyzed man), "I tell you, arise, and take up your cot, and go to your house."