‘And those who sat at the meal with him began to say within themselves, “Who is this who even forgives sins?” '
But those who were there recognised the implication of what He had said. He was guaranteeing that her sins were forgiven. He was taking on Himself a divine prerogative. He was setting Himself up as having special divine authority. And they asked each other with awe, ‘Who is this?' They do not accuse Him of wrongdoing. They are genuinely interested. Their response to that question could make all the difference in their lives.