2 A man on a bed, a paralytic, was brought to Jesus. Seeing their faith Jesus said to the sick man: »Have courage; your sins are forgiven.«3 Some of the scribes said among themselves: »This man has no respect for God.«4 Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said: »Why are your thoughts evil?5 »Which is easier, to say, your sins are forgiven, or to say, get up and walk?«6 So that you know that the Son of man has authority on earth to forgive sins he turned and spoke to the paralytic or paralyzed man: »Get up, take your bed and go to your house.«7 He arose, and departed to his house.