Matthew 9:3

"Such language is impious," said some of the Scribes among themselves.

Weymouth NT (1912)

In The King James Version

And, behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth.

In Context

2Here they brought to Him a paralytic lying on a bed. Seeing their faith Jesus said to the paralytic, "Take courage, my child; your sins are pardoned."

4Knowing their thoughts Jesus said, "Why are you cherishing evil thoughts in your hearts?

Read all of Matthew 9

Cross References

Matthew 26:65Then the High Priest tore his robes and exclaimed, "Impious language! What further need have we of witnesses! See, you have now heard the impiety.

Mark 7:21For from within, out of men's hearts, their evil purposes proceed--fornication, theft, murder, adultery,

Luke 5:21Then the Scribes and Pharisees began to cavil, asking, "Who is this, uttering blasphemies? Who but God alone can forgive sins?"

John 10:33"For no good deed," the Jews replied, "are we going to stone you, but for blasphemy, and because you, who are only a man, are making yourself out to be God."

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 →

This Verse In Other Editions

Study Matthew 9:3