Luke 5:21-23

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²¹ The legal experts and Pharisees began to argue. “Who does he think he is?” they said. “He’s blaspheming! Nobody can forgive sins—only God can do that!”

²² Jesus knew their line of thought.

“Why are you complaining in your hearts?” he replied. ²³ “Which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk’?