^{9 Ref} Which is easier, to tell the paralytic, 'Your sins are forgiven;' or to say, 'Arise, and take up your bed, and walk?'

^{10 Ref} But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins"--he said to the paralytic--

^{11 Ref} "I tell you, arise, take up your mat, and go to your house."