Matthew 9:3-5
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3 And certain of the scribes said in themselves, This man blasphemes.
4 When Jesus saw their thoughts, he said, Why do you think evil in your hearts? 5 Which is easier to say: Your sins are forgiven you, or to say, Arise and walk?
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Matthew 9:3-5
New King James Version
3 And at once some of the scribes said within themselves, “This Man blasphemes!”
4 But Jesus, (A)knowing their thoughts, said, “Why do you think evil in your hearts? 5 For which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven you,’ or to say, ‘Arise and walk’?
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Matthew 9:3-5
English Standard Version
3 And behold, some of the scribes said to themselves, (A)“This man is blaspheming.” 4 But Jesus, (B)knowing[a] their thoughts, said, “Why do you think evil in your hearts? 5 For which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Rise and walk’?
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- Matthew 9:4 Some manuscripts perceiving
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