Verse 49

and those reclining with him (at meat) began to say within themselves, `Who is this, who also doth forgive sins?'

Referenced Verses

• Matt 9:3 : 3 And lo, certain of the scribes said within themselves, `This one doth speak evil.'
• Mark 2:7 : 7 `Why doth this one thus speak evil words? who is able to forgive sins except one -- God?'
• Luke 5:20-21 : 20 and he having seen their faith, said to him, `Man, thy sins have been forgiven thee.' 21 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?'