2 and lo, they were bringing to him a paralytic, laid upon a couch, and Jesus having seen their faith, said to the paralytic, 'Be of good courage, child, your sins have been forgiven you.'

3 And lo, certain of the scribes said within themselves, 'This one does speak evil.'

4 And Jesus, having known their thoughts, said, 'Why think you evil in your hearts?

5 For which is easier? To say, The sins have been forgiven to you; or to say, Rise, and walk?

6 'But, that you may know that the Son of Man has power upon the earth to forgive sins -- (then said he to the paralytic) -- having risen, take up your couch, and go to your house.'

7 And he, having risen, went to his house,