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Friends carry a paralyzed man on a bed toward Jesus.
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Matthew 9:2

Brought Before Jesus

Mercy, Healing, and the Call · Matthew 9

Story guide: People bring a paralyzed man to Jesus, who sees their faith and speaks forgiveness.

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2Then some people brought him a paralyzed man lying on a bed. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the man, “Take courage, child; your sins are forgiven.”

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