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Matthew 9:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Matthew 9:1 NIV

Jesus stepped into a boat, crossed over and came to his own town.

Matthew 9:2 NIV

Some men brought to him a paralyzed man, lying on a mat. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the man, “Take heart, son; your sins are forgiven.”

Matthew 9:3 NIV

At this, some of the teachers of the law said to themselves, “This fellow is blaspheming!”

Matthew 9:4 NIV

Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said, “Why do you entertain evil thoughts in your hearts?

Matthew 9:5 NIV

Which is easier: to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk’?

Matthew 9:6 NIV

But I want you to know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins.” So he said to the paralyzed man, “Get up, take your mat and go home.”

Matthew 9:7 NIV

Then the man got up and went home.

Matthew 9:8 NIV

When the crowd saw this, they were filled with awe; and they praised God, who had given such authority to man.