Matthew 9:4

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“But Jesus knew what they were thinking and said, “Why do you harbor evil in your hearts?”

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“But Jesus knew what they were thinking and said, “Why do you harbor evil in your hearts?”

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“And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?”

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“And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?”

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“And Jesus, having known their thoughts, said, `Why think ye evil in your hearts?”

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Cross references

Other passages that echo Matthew 9:4 — 24 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Psalms 44:21would not God have discovered, since He knows the secrets of the heart?
  2. Psalms 139:2You know when I sit and when I rise; You understand my thoughts from afar.
  3. Ezekiel 38:10This is what the Lord GOD says: On that day, thoughts will arise in your mind, and you will devise an evil plan.
  4. Matthew 12:25Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself will be laid waste, and every city or household divided against itself will not stand.
  5. Matthew 16:7They discussed this among themselves and concluded, “It is because we did not bring any bread.”
  6. Mark 2:8At once Jesus knew in His spirit that they were thinking this way within themselves. “Why are you thinking these things in your hearts?” He asked.
  7. Mark 8:16So they began to discuss with one another the fact that they had no bread.
  8. Mark 12:15But Jesus saw through their hypocrisy and said, “Why are you testing Me? Bring Me a denarius to inspect.”
  9. Luke 5:22Knowing what they were thinking, Jesus replied, “Why are you thinking these things in your hearts?
  10. Luke 6:8But Jesus knew their thoughts and said to the man with the withered hand, “Get up and stand among us.” So he got up and stood there.
  11. Luke 7:40But Jesus answered him, “Simon, I have something to tell you.” “Tell me, Teacher,” he said.
  12. Luke 9:46Then an argument started among the disciples as to which of them would be the greatest.
  13. Luke 11:17Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself will be laid waste, and a house divided against a house will fall.
  14. John 2:24But Jesus did not entrust Himself to them, for He knew them all.
  15. John 6:61Aware that His disciples were grumbling about this teaching, Jesus asked them, “Does this offend you?
  16. John 6:64However, there are some of you who do not believe.” (For Jesus had known from the beginning which of them did not believe and who would betray Him.)
  17. John 16:19Aware that they wanted to question Him, Jesus said to them, “Are you asking one another why I said, ‘In a little while you will not see Me, and then after a little while you will see Me’?
  18. John 16:30Now we understand that You know all things and that You have no need for anyone to question You. Because of this, we believe that You came from God.”
  19. John 21:17Jesus asked a third time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” Peter was deeply hurt that Jesus had asked him a third time, “Do you love Me?” “Lord, You know all things,” he replied. “You know I love You.” Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep.
  20. Acts 5:3Then Peter said, “Ananias, how is it that Satan has filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and withhold some of the proceeds from the land?
  21. Acts 5:9“How could you agree to test the Spirit of the Lord?” Peter replied. “Look, the feet of the men who buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out also.”
  22. Acts 8:20But Peter replied, “May your silver perish with you, because you thought you could buy the gift of God with money!
  23. Hebrews 4:12For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
  24. Revelation 2:23Then I will strike her children dead, and all the churches will know that I am the One who searches minds and hearts, and I will repay each of you according to your deeds.

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