Then Jesus said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.”
Some people brought to Jesus a man who was paralyzed and lying on a mat. When Jesus saw the faith of these people, he said to the paralyzed man, “Be encouraged, young man. Your sins are forgiven.”
Which is easier: to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to tell him, ‘Stand up and walk’?
When Jesus saw the faith of these people, he said to the paralyzed man, “Young man, your sins are forgiven.”
Which is easier: to tell this paralyzed man, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to tell him, ‘Stand up. Take your mat and walk’?
Seeing their faith, Jesus said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven.”
Which is easier: to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Stand up and walk’?
I tell you that her many sins are forgiven, so she showed great love. But the person who is forgiven only a little will love only a little.”
