1 Jesus got into a boat, crossed the sea, and came to his own city.
2 Some people brought him a paralyzed man on a stretcher.When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the man, “Cheer up, friend! Your sins are forgiven.”
3 Then some of the experts in Moses’ Teachings thought, “He’s dishonoring God.”
4 Jesus knew what they were thinking. He asked them, “Why are you thinking evil things?
5 Is it easier to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk’?