Mark 2:9

"Which is easier: to say to the paralyzed man, "Your sins are forgiven,' or "Get up, pick up your mat, and walk'?

Which is easier: to say, "Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, "Get up and walk'?

Because Jesus knew that they were arguing, he asked them, "Why are you arguing about this among yourselves?

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Whether is it easier to say to the sick of the palsy, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and take up thy bed, and walk?

Which is easier: to say, "Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, "Get up and walk'?

Because Jesus knew that they were arguing, he asked them, "Why are you arguing about this among yourselves?

When Jesus saw their faith, he told the paralyzed man, "Son, your sins are forgiven."

Which is easier: to say, "Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, "Get up and walk'?

But he answered them, "The man who made me well told me, "Pick up your mat and walk.'"

If you forgive people's sins, they are forgiven. If you retain people's sins, they are retained."