7. “Why does this man say things like that? What an insult to God! No one but God can forgive sins.”
8. Jesus knew immediately what these teachers of the law were thinking. So he said to them, “Why do you have these questions in your minds?
11. “I tell you, stand up. Take your mat and go home.”
12. Immediately the paralyzed man stood up. He picked up his mat and walked out of the room. Everyone could see him. They were amazed and praised God. They said, “This is the most amazing thing we have ever seen!”
13. Jesus went to the lake again, and many people followed him there. So Jesus taught them.