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Matthew 9:2-4
New Catholic Bible
Matthew 9:2-4
New Catholic Bible
2 Some people then approached him, carrying a paralyzed man lying on a bed. On perceiving their faith, Jesus said to the man, “Take heart, son. Your sins are forgiven.”
3 On hearing this, some of the scribes said to themselves, “This man is blaspheming.”[a] 4 Jesus perceived what they were thinking, and he said, “Why do you harbor evil thoughts in your hearts?
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- Matthew 9:3 Blaspheming: i.e., usurping God’s prerogative to forgive sins.