Matthew 9:4
Jesus knew their thoughts and said, “Why are you thinking evil in your hearts?
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?
In Context
3Behold, some of the scribes said among themselves, “This man is blaspheming.”
5For which is easier, to say, 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, 'Get up and walk'?
Cross References
Psalms 44:21would not God search this out? 1 For he knows the secrets of the heart. 1
Ezekiel 38:10The Lord Yahweh says this: It will happen on that day that plans will form in your heart, and you will devise wicked schemes.'
Matthew 16:7The disciples reasoned among themselves and said, “It is because we took no bread.”
Mark 8:16The disciples reasoned with each other, “It is because we have no bread.”
Luke 5:22But Jesus, perceiving what they were thinking, answered and said to them, “Why are you questioning this in your hearts?
Luke 7:40Jesus responded and said to him, “Simon, I have something to say to you.” 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 →