20. When Jesus saw their faith, he said, "Friend, your sins are forgiven."
21. The legal experts and Pharisees began to mutter among themselves, "Who is this who insults God? Only God can forgive sins!"
22. Jesus recognized what they were discussing and responded, "Why do you fill your minds with these questions?
23. Which is easier—to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk’?