Matthew 9:2-7

2Some men came to see Jesus there. They carried with them a man who could not walk or move his legs. He was lying on a mat. Jesus knew that they believed in him. He said to the man who could not walk, ‘Do not be afraid, my friend. I forgive you for the wrong things that you have done.’

3Then some teachers of God's Law said to themselves: ‘This man is speaking as if he is God. That is not right.’

4Jesus knew what the teachers were thinking. So he said to them, ‘You should not think these bad things in your minds.

5I said to this man, “I forgive you for the wrong things that you have done.” Instead, I could have said to him, “Stand up and walk.” Which one is easier for me to say?

6But I want you to know this. I, the Son of Man, have authority on earth. I can forgive people for the wrong things that they have done.’ Then he said to the man who could not walk, ‘Stand up. Pick up your mat and go home.’

7So then the man stood up and he went home.