Charles Spurgeon Commentary Mark 2:5

"And Jesus seeing their faith saith unto the sick of the palsy, Son, thy sins are forgiven." — Mark 2:5 (ASV)

When Jesus saw their faith,

For He has a very keen eye for faith. Though we do not read that they said anything, and therefore had not expressed their faith, yet their bold and daring action nonetheless revealed their faith. This action—breaking up the roof and letting all the dust fall around the Savior's head, not fearing that they should provoke Him, but trusting in His gentleness and patience—demonstrated their confidence. They believed they only had to get the man where Christ could see him, and good would come of it. When He saw their faith.