Matthew 9:4
And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?
King James Version
In Context
3And, behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth.
5For whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and walk?
Cross References
Psalms 44:21Shall not God search this out? for he knoweth the secrets of the heart.
Ezekiel 38:10Thus saith the Lord GOD; It shall also come to pass, that at the same time shall things come into thy mind, and thou shalt think an evil thought:
Matthew 16:7And they reasoned among themselves, saying, It is because we have taken no bread.
Mark 8:16And they reasoned among themselves, saying, It is because we have no bread.
Luke 5:22But when Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answering said unto them, What reason ye in your hearts?
Luke 7:40And Jesus answering said unto him, Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee. And he saith, Master, 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 →