² Just then^(A) some men^[a] brought to him a paralytic lying on a stretcher. Seeing their faith, Jesus told the paralytic, ‘Have courage, son, your sins are forgiven.’^(B)

⁵ Seeing their faith,^(A) Jesus told the paralytic, ‘Son, your sins^(B) are forgiven.’^(C)

⁴⁷ and repentance for^[a] forgiveness of sins^(A) will be proclaimed in his name to all the nations,^(B) beginning at Jerusalem.^(C)

The Christian Life

¹² Therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and dearly loved,^(A) put on compassion, kindness,^(B) humility,^(C) gentleness,^(D) and patience,^{(E) 13} bearing with one another and forgiving one another if anyone has a grievance against another. Just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you are also to forgive.^(F)