Matthew 9:6

3 And lo, certain of the scribes said within themselves, `This one doth speak evil.`

4 And Jesus, having known their thoughts, said, `Why think ye evil in your hearts?

5 for which is easier? to say, The sins have been forgiven to thee; or to say, Rise, and walk?

6 `But, that ye may know that the Son of Man hath power upon the earth to forgive sins -- (then saith he to the paralytic) -- having risen, take up thy couch, and go to thy house.`

7 And he, having risen, went to his house,

8 and the multitudes having seen, wondered, and glorified God, who did give such power to men.

9 And Jesus passing by thence, saw a man sitting at the tax-office, named Matthew, and saith to him, `Be following me,` and he, having risen, did follow him.