and he having seen their faith, said to him, 'Man, thy sins have been forgiven thee.'

And the scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, 'Who is this that doth speak evil words? who is able to forgive sins, except God only?'

And lo, certain of the scribes said within themselves, 'This one doth speak evil.'

'Why doth this one thus speak evil words? who is able to forgive sins except one -- God?'