unfoldingWord_en_tn/mat/09/01.md

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  • This begins an account of Jesus healing a paralyzed man.
  • **Jesus entered a boat ** - The disciples probably went with Jesus (see UDB).
  • a boat - Probably the same boat as in :en:bible🎶mat:08:23. Specify only if you need to avoid confusion.
  • came into his own city - "the city where he was staying" (UDB).
  • Behold - This marks the beginning of another event in the larger story. It may involve different people than the previous events. Your language may have a way of doing this.
  • they...their - those who brought the paralyzed man to Jesus. It may include the paralyzed man himself.
  • Son - The man was not Jesus' real son. Jesus was speaking to him politely. If this is confusing, it can also be translated "My friend" or "Young man," or even omitted.
  • your sins have been forgiven - "God has forgiven your sins" or "I have forgiven your sins"