Matthew 9:4
Jesus knew what they were thinking. So he said, “◄You should not think evil thoughts, accusing me because I claim that I am God!/Why do you think evil thoughts, saying that it is wrong for me to claim that I am God?► [RHQ]
Translation for Translators
In The King James Version
And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?
In Context
Cross References
Psalms 44:21you certainly would have known that, because you know even what we secretly think.
Ezekiel 38:10But this is what I, Yahweh the Lord, say: On that day, you will have an idea about [DOU] doing an evil thing.
Matthew 16:7Then, not realizing that he was speaking figuratively, we said to one another, “ He must have said that because we forgot to bring any bread!”
Mark 8:16The disciples misunderstood him. So they said to one another, “ He must have said that because we have no bread.”
Luke 5:22Jesus perceived what they were thinking. So he said to them, “◄You should not think that way about what I said!/Why do you question within yourselves about what I said?► [RHQ] Consider this:
Luke 7:40Jesus said to him, “Simon, there is something I want to tell you (sg).” He replied, “Teacher, what is it?”
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 →