Mar 2:5 | MHM | STEP | v. 5 : Jesus saw their faith and said to the paralyzed man, “Son, thy sins be forgiven thee” (Mark 2:5 ). Jesus called him “son,” showing kindness and care. Jesus knew that sin is the root cause of suffering, so he first forgave the man’s sins. Forgiveness is the greatest healing we can receive (Isaiah 38:17; Psalm 103:3 ).

‏ Mark 2:5

v. 5: Jesus saw their faith and said to the paralyzed man, “Son, thy sins be forgiven thee” (Mark 2:5 ^a). Jesus called him “son,” showing kindness and care. Jesus knew that sin is the root cause of suffering, so he first forgave the man’s sins. Forgiveness is the greatest healing we can receive (Isaiah 38:17; Psalm 103:3 ^b).