What does the Bible say about healing and forgiveness of sins?

In the Gospel of Mark 2:3-12, we see the Lord Jesus Christ healing a man who was paralyzed, demonstrating not only His power to heal physical ailments but also His authority to forgive sins. Jesus first addresses the man’s spiritual need by declaring, 'Son, thy sins be forgiven thee.' This act emphasizes the priority of spiritual healing over physical healing and affirms that forgiveness of sin is a divine act, only possible through Christ, who is God manifest in the flesh. The scribes who witnessed this were horrified, as they understood that only God has the power to forgive sins. Christ's ability to both forgive and heal illustrates His dual nature as both divine and human, validating His identity as the Messiah.