Matthew 9:4
And when Jesus had perceived their thoughts, he said: “Why do you think such evil in your hearts?
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?
In Context
3And behold, some of the scribes said within themselves, “He is blaspheming.”
5Which is easier to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven you,’ or to say, ‘Rise up and walk?’
Cross References
Ezekiel 38:10Thus says the Lord God: In that day, words will climb into your heart, and you will invent a most wicked plan.
Matthew 16:7But they were thinking within themselves, saying, “It is because we have not brought bread.”
Mark 8:16And they discussed this with one another, saying, “For we have no bread.”
Luke 5:22But when Jesus realized their thoughts, responding, he said to them: “What are you thinking in your hearts?
Luke 7:40And in response, Jesus said to him, “Simon, I have something to say to you.” So he said, “Speak, Teacher.”
Matthew Henry on Matthew 9:2-9
Christ Heals a Man Sick of the Palsy. 1 And he entered into a ship, and passed over, and came into his own city. 2 And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee. 3 And, behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth. 4 And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts? 5 For whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven… Read the whole commentary →