Jesus returns to Caparaum, "His own city." While at Peter's home he heals a paralytic, but not before forgiving his sins. But who can forgive sins, but God alone? For the Scribes, within their own hearts questioned the words of Jesus and accuse him of blasphemy, but within their own hearts. What is Matthew declaring (Mark and Luke as well) about Jesus? Who and what He is? What is scripture saying about the Scribes? Who are they? We look to the Old Testament and the Fathers to find out.