But to let you see the Son of man has power on earth to forgive sins" — he said to the paralytic,
Now when Jesus came to the district of Caesarea Philippi he asked his disciples, "Who do people say the Son of man is?"
God lifted him up to his right hand as our pioneer and saviour, in order to grant repentance and remission of sins to Israel.
Which is the easier thing, to tell the paralytic, 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to tell him, 'Rise, lift your pallet, and go away'?
"Rise, I tell you, lift your pallet, and go home."