009:001 Accordingly He went on board, and crossing over came to
His own town.
009:002 Here they brought to Him a paralytic lying on a bed. Seeing their faith Jesus said to the paralytic, "Take courage, my child; your sins are pardoned."
009:003 "Such language is impious," said some of the Scribes
among themselves.
009:004 Knowing their thoughts Jesus said, "Why are you cherishing
evil thoughts in your hearts?
009:005 Why, which is easier?—to say, `Your sins are pardoned,'
or to say `Rise up and walk'?
009:006 But, to prove to you that the Son of Man has authority on earth to pardon sins"—He then says to the paralytic, "Rise, and take up your bed and go home."
009:007 And he got up, and went off home.
009:008 And the crowds were awe-struck when they saw it, and ascribed the glory to God who had entrusted such power to a man.
009:009 Passing on thence Jesus saw a man called Matthew sitting
at the Toll Office, and said to him, "Follow me."
And he arose, and followed Him.
009:010 And while He was reclining at table, a large number of
tax-gathers and notorious sinners were of the party with Jesus
and His disciples.