But so you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins,” He told the paralytic,
When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is? ”
“I tell you: get up, pick up your mat, and go home.”
Which is easier: to say to the paralytic, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up, pick up your mat, and walk’?
God exalted this man to His right hand as ruler and Savior, to grant repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.