Matthew 9:4
But Jesus knew what they were thinking and said, “Why do you harbor evil in your hearts?
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?
In Context
3On seeing this, some of the scribes said to themselves, “This man is blaspheming!”
5Which is easier: to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk’?
Cross References
Psalms 44:21would not God have discovered, since He knows the secrets of the heart?
Ezekiel 38:10This is what the Lord GOD says: On that day, thoughts will arise in your mind, and you will devise an evil plan.
Matthew 16:7They discussed this among themselves and concluded, “It is because we did not bring any bread.”
Mark 8:16So they began to discuss this with one another, saying, “It is because we have no bread.”
Luke 5:22Knowing what they were thinking, Jesus replied, “Why are you thinking these things in your hearts?
Luke 7:40But Jesus answered him, “Simon, I have something to tell you.” “Tell me, Teacher,” he said.
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 →