Mark 2:8

"“Why does this man speak blasphemies like that? Who can forgive sins but God alone?”"

Key Reflection

This question challenges Jesus' authority, implying He is blaspheming by claiming to forgive sins. It reflects the religious skepticism of those who do not recognize His divine mission, conflating forgiveness with solely divine power.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

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