Mark 2:10

Weymouth NT

But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to pardon sins« –He turned to the paralytic, and said,

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When He arrived in the neighbourhood of Caesarea Philippi, Jesus questioned His disciples. »Who do people say that the Son of Man is?« He asked.

»To you I say, `Rise, take up your mat and go home.'«

Which is easier?–to say to this paralytic, `Your sins are pardoned,' or to say, `Rise, take up your mat, and walk?'

God has exalted Him to His right hand as Chief Leader and as Saviour, to give Israel repentance and forgiveness of sins.