World English Bible
Matthew 9:6
“But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins..." (then he said to the paralytic), "Get up, and take up your mat, and go up to your house.”
Verse in context — Matthew 9
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Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said, "Why do you think evil in your hearts?
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For which is easier, to say, 'Your sins are forgiven;' or to say, 'Get up, and walk?
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But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins..." (then he said to the paralytic), "Get up, and take up your mat, and go up to your house.
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He arose and departed to his house.
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But when the multitudes saw it, they marveled and glorified God, who had given such authority to men.
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