Matthew 9:1-3

New Century Version

Jesus Heals a Paralyzed Man

9 Jesus got into a boat and went back across the lake to his own town. ² Some people brought to Jesus a man who was paralyzed and lying on a mat. When Jesus saw the faith of these people, he said to the paralyzed man, “Be encouraged, young man. Your sins are forgiven.”

³ Some of the teachers of the law said to themselves, “This man speaks as if he were God. That is blasphemy!”^[a]