Matthew 9:4
Knowing their thoughts Jesus said, "Why are you cherishing evil thoughts in your hearts?
Weymouth NT (1912)
In The King James Version
And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?
In Context
3"Such language is impious," said some of the Scribes among themselves.
5Why, which is easier? --to say, `Your sins are pardoned,' or to say `Rise up and walk'?
Cross References
Matthew 16:7they reasoned among themselves, saying, "It is because we have not brought any bread."
Mark 8:16they explained His words to one another by saying, "We have no bread!"
Luke 5:22Well aware of their reasonings, Jesus answered their questions by asking in turn, "What is this that you are debating in your hearts?
Luke 7:40In answer to his thoughts Jesus said to him, "Simon, I have a word to say to you." "Rabbi, say on," he replied.
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 →