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What does Matthew 9:3 mean?

"Behold, some of the scribes said to themselves, “This man blasphemes.”"

— Matthew 9:3 (World English Bible)

Surrounding context

1

He entered into a boat, and crossed over, and came into his own city.

2

Behold, they brought to him a man who was paralyzed, lying on a bed. Jesus, seeing their faith, said to the paralytic, “Son, cheer up! Your sins are forgiven you.”

3

Behold, some of the scribes said to themselves, “This man blasphemes.”

4

Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said, “Why do you think evil in your hearts?

5

For which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven;’ or to say, ‘Get up, and walk?’

6

But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins-” (then he said to the paralytic), “Get up, and take up your mat, and go to your house.”

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