And those who were reclining at the table with Him began to say within themselves, "Who is this who even forgives sins?"
Now it came to pass, as He reclined to eat in the house, that behold, many tax collectors and sinners, having come, were reclining to eat with Jesus and His disciples.
And at once some of the scribes said among themselves, "This Man blasphemes!"
Why does this Man speak blasphemies like this? Who is able to forgive sins except God alone?"