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In the healing of the paralyzed man, Jesus says the “Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins” and then commands the man to rise and walk (Mark 2:10–11). Mark links the visible healing to Jesus’ authority to forgive.
10But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins" -- he said to the paralytic,
11"I tell you, arise, take up your mat, and go to your house."