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

As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith to the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe,

And commanded them that they should take nothing for their journey, save a staff only; no bag, no bread, no money in their purse:

And suddenly, when they had looked around, they saw no man any more, save Jesus only with themselves.