--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: But so that you may know that the Son of…" description: "\"“But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority and the power on earth to forgive sins”—then He said to the paralytic, “Get up, pick up you..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6bf/anonymous-1_nature_but-so-that-you-may-know-that-the-son-of_1756491.jpg" --- # But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority… ![“But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority and the power on earth to forgive sins”—then He said to the paralytic, “Get up, pick up your stretcher and go home.” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6bf/anonymous-1_nature_but-so-that-you-may-know-that-the-son-of_1756491.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6bf/anonymous-1_nature_but-so-that-you-may-know-that-the-son-of_1756491.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6bf/anonymous-1_nature_but-so-that-you-may-know-that-the-son-of_1756491.jpg) > ““But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority and the power on earth to forgive sins”—then He said to the paralytic, “Get up, pick up your stretcher and go home.”” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Jesus demonstrates authority over sin by healing, emphasizing spiritual power over physical ailments. **In simple terms:** Jesus heals the paralytic, showing divine authority. Key Takeaway Trust in spiritual authority for healing. Themes faith authority healing miracle Mood inspirational contemplative Type scriptural miraculous When to use this quote - church service - personal crisis - seeking forgiveness Key Concepts divine power forgiveness spiritual authority Questions to Reflect On - What does this miracle mean for you today? - How do you reconcile faith and medicine? 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