But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins,” He said to the paralytic,
When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, “Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?”
“I say to you, rise, and take up your bed, and go your way to your house.”
Which is easier to say to the paralytic: ‘Your sins are forgiven you,’ or to say, ‘Rise, take up your bed and walk’?
God exalted this Man to His right hand to be a Ruler and a Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins.