When they could not come near to him for the crowd, they removed the roof where he was. When they had broken it up, they let down the mat that the paralytic was lying on.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Mark 2:4 in context
Mark 2:1–7
1
When he entered again into Capernaum after some days, it was heard that he was at home.
2
Immediately many were gathered together, so that there was no more room, not even around the door; and he spoke the word to them.
3
Four people came, carrying a paralytic to him.
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When they could not come near to him for the crowd, they removed the roof where he was. When they had broken it up, they let down the mat that the paralytic was lying on.
5
Jesus, seeing their faith, said to the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven you.”
7
“Why does this man speak blasphemies like that? Who can forgive sins but God alone?”
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