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Jan 15, 2014 at 20:10 comment added synaptik The key phrase, which explains the meaning of Christ's words here, is: "'But I want you to know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins.' So he said to the paralyzed man, 'Get up, take your mat and go home.'"
Dec 6, 2013 at 22:17 history edited Flimzy CC BY-SA 3.0
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Jan 12, 2012 at 18:46 comment added Bryan Rosander @Pacerier - Your second option seems closer. The pharisees questioned Jesus' authority to forgive sins, so he showed his authority by healing the paralyzed man.
Jan 12, 2012 at 5:16 comment added styfle @Pacerier: Maybe read the answer again? I think it's pretty clear. Both sentences are easy to just say, but you need to look beyond the act of speaking and look at what Jesus is doing.
Aug 23, 2011 at 23:32 history answered Flimzy CC BY-SA 3.0