Matthew 9:4
Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said, “Why do you think evil in your hearts?
World English 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 to themselves, “This man blasphemes.”
5For which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven;’ or to say, ‘Get up, and walk’?
Cross References
Psalms 44:21won’t God search this out? For he knows the secrets of the heart.
Ezekiel 38:10“‘The Lord GOD says: “It will happen in that day that things will come into your mind, and you will devise an evil plan.
Matthew 16:7They reasoned among themselves, saying, “We brought no bread.”
Mark 8:16They reasoned with one another, saying, “It’s because we have no bread.”
Luke 5:22But Jesus, perceiving their thoughts, answered them, “Why are you reasoning so in your hearts?
Luke 7:40Jesus answered him, “Simon, I have something to tell you.” He said, “Teacher, say on.”
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 →