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And he entered into a ship, and passed
over, and came into his own city. 2 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 be
forgiven thee. 3 And, behold,
certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth. 4 And Jesus
knowing their thoughts said,
Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?
5 For whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise,
and walk? 6 But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to
forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed,
and go unto thine house.
7 And he arose, and departed to his
house. 8 But when the multitudes saw it, they marvelled, and glorified God,
which had given such power unto men.