She will give birth to a Son; and you shall name Him Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.”

and they were being baptized by him in the Jordan River, as they confessed their sins.

And they brought to Him a paralyzed man lying on a stretcher. And seeing their faith, Jesus said to the man who was paralyzed, “Take courage, son; your sins are forgiven.”

For which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk’?

But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins” —then He *said to the paralyzed man, “Get up, pick up your stretcher and go home.”

Discipline and Prayer

“Now if your brother sins, go and show him his fault in private; if he listens to you, you have gained your brother.

for this is My blood of the covenant, which is being poured out for many for forgiveness of sins.

John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.

And all the country of Judea was going out to him, and all the people of Jerusalem; and they were being baptized by him in the Jordan River, confessing their sins.

And Jesus, seeing their faith, *said to the paralyzed man, “Son, your sins are forgiven.”

“Why does this man speak that way? He is blaspheming! Who can forgive sins except God alone?”

Which is easier, to say to the paralyzed man, ‘Your sins are forgiven’; or to say, ‘Get up, and pick up your pallet and walk’?

But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins” —He *said to the paralyzed man,

“Truly I say to you, all sins will be forgiven the sons and daughters of men, and whatever blasphemies they commit;

To give His people the knowledge of salvation By the forgiveness of their sins,

And he came into all the region around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins;

And seeing their faith, He said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven you.”

The scribes and the Pharisees began thinking of the implications, saying, “Who is this man who speaks blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, except God alone?”

Which is easier, to say: ‘Your sins are forgiven you,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk’?

But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins,” He said to the man who was paralyzed, “I say to you, get up, and pick up your stretcher, and go home.”

For this reason I say to you, her sins, which are many, have been forgiven, for she loved much; but the one who is forgiven little, loves little.”

And He said to her, “Your sins have been forgiven.”

And then those who were reclining at the table with Him began saying to themselves, “Who is this man who even forgives sins?”

And forgive us our sins, For we ourselves also forgive everyone who is indebted to us. And do not lead us into temptation.’”

Be on your guard! If your brother sins, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him.