Matthew 9:2-4

Living Bible

² Soon some men brought him a paralyzed man on a mat. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the sick man, “Cheer up, son! For I have forgiven your sins!”

³ “Blasphemy! This man is saying he is God!” exclaimed some of the religious leaders to themselves.

⁴ Jesus knew what they were thinking and asked them, “Why are you thinking such evil thoughts?