Matthew 9:4
Perceiving their thoughts, Jesus said, “Why are you thinking evil things in your hearts?
Text-Critical English NT
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 to themselves, “This man is blaspheming.”
5Which is easier, to say, ‘Yoʋr sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Rise and walk’?
Cross References
Matthew 16:7So they discussed this among themselves, saying, “He must have said this because we brought no bread.”
Mark 8:16So they discussed this with one another, saying, “He must have said this because we have no bread.”
Luke 5:22Aware of their thoughts, Jesus answered them, “Why are you questioning in your hearts?
Luke 7:40Jesus said to him in response, “Simon, I have something to say to yoʋ.” So he said, “Say it, 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 →