Matthew 9:4
Knowing their thoughts, Jesus exclaimed, ‘Why do you cherish such wicked thoughts?
Open English Bible (UK)
In The King James Version
And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?
In Context
3Then some of the teachers of the Law said to themselves, ‘This man is blaspheming!’
5Which, I ask, is the easier? – to say “Your sins are forgiven”? Or to say “Get up, and walk”?
Cross References
Psalms 44:21would God not have searched this out? For he knows the heart and its secrets.
Matthew 16:7But the disciples began talking among themselves about their having brought no bread.
Mark 8:16They began talking to one another about their being short of bread;
Luke 5:22When Jesus became aware of the way in which they were debating, he turned to them and exclaimed, ‘What are you debating with yourselves?
Luke 7:40But, addressing him, Jesus said, ‘Simon, I have something to say to you.’ ‘Pray do so, teacher,’ Simon answered; and Jesus began,
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 →