Moffatt(i)
22 Conscious that they were arguing to themselves, Jesus addressed them, saying, "Why argue in your hearts?
23 Which is the easier thing, to say, 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, 'Rise and walk'?
24 But to let you see the Son of man has power on earth to forgive sins" — he said to the paralysed man, "Rise, I tell you, lift your mattress and go home."
25 Instantly he got up before them, lifted what he had been lying on, and went home glorifying God.