Matthew 9:3
And behold, some of the scribes said to themselves, “This man is blaspheming.”
Text-Critical English NT
In The King James Version
And, behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth.
In Context
4Perceiving their thoughts, Jesus said, “Why are you thinking evil things in your hearts?
Cross References
Matthew 26:65Then the high priest tore his garments and said, “He has blasphemed! What further need do we have of witnesses? Behold, you have now heard his blasphemy.
Mark 7:21For from within, from the hearts of men, come evil thoughts, adultery, fornication, murder,
Luke 5:21But the scribes and the Pharisees began to question what Jesus said: “Who is this that speaks blasphemies? Who can forgive sins but God alone?”
John 10:33The Jews answered him, “We are not going to stone yoʋ for any good work, but for blasphemy, because yoʋ, who are just a man, make yoʋrself out to be God.”
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 →