Luke 5:22

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Knowing their thoughts, Jesus replied to them, "Why are you thinking these things in your hearts?"

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  • Ps 139:2 : 2 You know when I sit and when I rise; You understand my thoughts from afar.
  • Isa 66:18 : 18 For I know their works and their thoughts; the time is coming to gather all nations and languages. And they will come and see My glory.
  • Matt 9:4 : 4 But Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said, 'Why do you think evil in your hearts?'
  • Matt 12:25 : 25 Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said to them, 'Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to ruin, and every city or house divided against itself will not stand.'
  • Mark 8:17 : 17 Aware of this, Jesus said to them, 'Why are you discussing the fact that you have no bread? Do you still not understand or comprehend? Are your hearts hardened?'
  • Luke 24:38 : 38 He said to them, "Why are you troubled, and why do doubts arise in your hearts?"
  • Acts 5:3 : 3 But Peter said, 'Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and keep back part of the proceeds from the land?
  • Heb 4:12 : 12 For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any double-edged sword. It penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
  • Rev 2:23 : 23 I will strike her children dead. Then all the churches will know that I am the one who searches hearts and minds, and I will repay each of you according to your deeds.
  • 1 Chr 28:9 : 9 And you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve Him with wholehearted devotion and a willing mind, for the LORD searches every heart and understands every intent of the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever.
  • Ezek 38:10 : 10 This is what the Lord GOD says: On that day, thoughts will arise in your heart, and you will devise an evil plan.
  • Prov 15:26 : 26 The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but gracious words are pure to Him.

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