Matthew 9:4-8

> **4** Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said, “Why do you entertain evil
> thoughts in your hearts? **5** Which is easier: to say, ‘Your sins are
> forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk’? **6** 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.” **7**
> Then the man got up and went home. **8** When the crowd saw this, they
> were filled with awe; and they praised God, who had given such
> authority to man.

What does  Matthew 9:5 mean? Just literally, it doesn't seem to make any sense at all. What is the verse trying to say?