Matthew 9:4
And Jesus seeing their thoughts said, Why do you think evil in your hearts?
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?
In Context
3And behold, certain ones of the scribes said among themselves; This man blasphemeth.
5For whether is it easier, to say, Thy sins are forgiven thee; or, Arise, and walk about?
Cross References
Matthew 16:7And they were reasoning among themselves, saying, That it is because we did not take bread.
Mark 8:16And they were reasoning to one another, saying, It is because we have not bread.
Luke 5:22And having responded He said to them, Why do you reason in your hearts?
Luke 7:40And Jesus responding said to him, Simon, I have something to say to thee. And he says, Speak, 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 →