Matthew 9:2-4

GOD’S WORD Translation

² Some people brought him a paralyzed man on a stretcher.

When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the man, “Cheer up, friend! Your sins are forgiven.”

³ Then some of the experts in Moses’ Teachings thought, “He’s dishonoring God.”

⁴ Jesus knew what they were thinking. He asked them, “Why are you thinking evil things?