Matthew 9:3
Upon which, some of the scribes said in themselves, This man blasphemeth: but Jesus knowing their surmises,
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
And, behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth.
In Context
4said to them, Why think ye evil in your hearts?
Cross References
Matthew 26:65Then the high priest rent his clothes, saying, He hath spoken blasphemy, what need have we more of witnesses? now ye have heard his blasphemy, what think ye?
Mark 7:21for out of the heart of men proceed evil thoughts,
Luke 5:21And the scribes and pharisees began to cavil, saying, Who is this that talketh blasphemies? Who can forgive sins but God?
John 10:33The Jews answered Him, saying, We do not go about to stone thee for a good work, but for blasphemy; and because thou being a man makest thyself 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 →