Mark 2:7

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Why doth this man thus speak blasphemies? who can forgive sins but God only?

You heard the blasphemy: what seems to you? And all answered, He is worthy of death.

And behold, certain ones of the scribes said among themselves; This man blasphemeth.

Then the high priest tore his robes, saying, He blasphemed: why have we yet need of witnesses? behold, now you heard His blasphemy:

The Jews responded to Him, We do not stone Thee for good work, but for blasphemy; because Thou, being a man, art making Thyself God.

And the scribes and Pharisees began to reason, Who is this one who speaketh blasphemies? Who is able to forgive sins, except God only?

And those sitting along with Him began to say among themselves, Who is this who even forgives sins?

And saying this, He shewed them His hands and His side. Then the disciples rejoiced, seeing the Lord.

Whose sins you may remit, are remitted unto them; whose sins you may retain, have been retained.