1 Jesus got into a boat and went back across the lake to his own town.
2 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.”
3 Some of the teachers of the law said to themselves, “This man speaks as if he were God. That is blasphemy!”
4 Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said, “Why are you thinking evil thoughts?