Matthew 9:3-4

³Some religion scholars whispered, "Why, that''s blasphemy!"

⁴Jesus knew what they were thinking, and said, "Why this gossipy whispering?b

Matthew 9 is a dense display of Jesus’ authority and mercy, unfolding through a series of encounters that challenge religious assumptions. Jesus forgives a paralytic’s sins, calls a tax collector to follow him, answers questions about fasting, raises a dead girl, heals a bleeding