And those who were seated at table with him said to themselves, Who is this who even gives forgiveness of sins?
And it came about, when he was in the house taking food, that a number of tax-farmers and sinners came and took their places with Jesus and his disciples.
And some of the scribes said among themselves, This man has no respect for God.
Why does this man say such things? he has no respect for God: from whom does forgiveness come but from God only?