But there was certain of the scribes sitting there, and reasoning in their hearts,(Mark 2:6)

Why doth this man thus speak blasphemies? who can forgive sins but God only?(Mark 2:7)

And immediately when Jesus perceived in his spirit that they so reasoned within themselves, he said unto them, Why reason ye these things in your hearts?(Mark 2:8)

Whether is it easier to say to the sick of the palsy, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and take up thy bed, and walk?

But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (he saith to the sick of the palsy,)(Mark 2:10)

I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy bed, and go thy way into thine house.(Mark 2:11)

And immediately he arose, took up the bed, and went forth before them all; insomuch that they were all amazed, and glorified God, saying, We never saw it on this fashion.(Mark 2:12)

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Mark 2:9 - Cross Reference

For whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and walk? (Matthew 9:5)

But when Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answering said unto them, What reason ye in your hearts? (Luke 5:22)