Popular Bible Verses from MRK 2

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When Jesus heard their criticism, He responded, "Those who are healthy and well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick do. I have not come to call the righteous who think they need nothing, but sinners who recognise their need for God."

When Jesus saw their faith—demonstrated by their persistent effort to bring the man to Him—He said to the paralytic, "Child, your sins are forgiven."

Jesus then stated the principle: "The Sabbath was made for the benefit of people, and not people for the Sabbath.

When they could not get near Jesus because of the dense crowd, they removed part of the roof above where Jesus was teaching. After digging through the clay and thatch, they lowered the mat on which the paralytic was lying down through the opening.

But so that you may know and be convinced that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins"—Jesus turned and said to the paralytic— "I say to you, get up, take up your mat, and go to your house."

Which is easier to say to the paralytic—'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say 'Get up, take up your mat and walk'?

Immediately the man got up, took up his mat, and walked out in full view of everyone. They were all amazed and glorified God, saying, "We have never seen anything like this before!"