Bible: Luke 5:20-23
5:20 When 1 Jesus 2 saw their 3 faith he said, “Friend, 4 your sins are forgiven.” 5 5:21 Then 6 the experts in the law 7 and the Pharisees began to think 8 to themselves, 9 “Who is this man 10 who is uttering blasphemies? 11 Who can forgive sins but God alone?” 5:22 When Jesus perceived 12 their hostile thoughts, 13 he said to them, 14 “Why are you raising objections 15 within yourselves? 5:23 Which is easier, 16 to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Stand up and walk’?
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