9:1 After getting into a boat he crossed to the other side and came to his own town. 1 9:2 Just then 2 some people 3 brought to him a paralytic lying on a stretcher. 4 When Jesus saw their 5 faith, he said to the paralytic, “Have courage, son! Your sins are forgiven.” 6 9:3 Then 7 some of the experts in the law 8 said to themselves, “This man is blaspheming!” 9 9:4 When Jesus saw their reaction he said, “Why do you respond with evil in your hearts? 9:5 Which is easier, 10 to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven’ or to say, ‘Stand up and walk’?