Luke 5:22
But Jesus, perceiving what they were thinking, answered and said to them, “Why are you questioning this in your hearts?
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
But when Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answering said unto them, What reason ye in your hearts?
In Context
23Which is easier to say, 'Your sins are forgiven you' or to say 'Get up and walk?'
Cross References
Psalms 139:2You know when I sit down and when I get up; 1 you understand my thoughts from far away. 1
Isaiah 66:18For I know their deeds and their thoughts. The time is coming when I will gather all nations and languages. They will come and will see my glory. + 66:18 This verse is very difficult, and modern versions provide various interpretations.
Matthew 9:4Jesus knew their thoughts and said, “Why are you thinking evil in your hearts?
Mark 8:17Jesus was aware of this, and he said to them, “Why are you reasoning about not having bread? Do you not yet perceive? Do you not understand? Have your hearts become so dull?
Acts 5:3But Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and to keep back part of the price of the land?
Revelation 2:23I will strike her children dead, and all the churches will know that I am the one who searches thoughts and hearts. I will give to each one of you according to your deeds.
Matthew Henry on Luke 5:18-27
Cure of a Paralytic. 17 And it came to pass on a certain day, as he was teaching, that there were Pharisees and doctors of the law sitting by, which were come out of every town of Galilee, and Judæa, and Jerusalem: and the power of the Lord was present to heal them. 18 And, behold, men brought in a bed a man which was taken with a palsy: and they sought means to bring him in, and to lay him before him. 19 And when they could not find by what way they might bring him in because of the multitude, they went upon the… Read the whole commentary →