Matthew 9:3
“And, behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth.”
And he entered into a ship, and passed over, and came into his own city.
And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee.
And, behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth.
And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?
For whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and walk?
Related Verses
“And the scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, Who is this which speaketh blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone?”
“And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?”
“And he asked the scribes, What question ye with them?”
“Then the high priest rent his clothes, saying, He hath spoken blasphemy; what further need have we of witnesses? behold, now ye have heard his blasphemy.”
“And when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto his disciples, Why eateth your Master with publicans and sinners?”