Matthew 9:4

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When Jesus perceived their thoughts he said,“Why do you respond with evil in your hearts?

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  • Matt 12:25 : 25 Now when Jesus realized what they were thinking, he said to them,“Every kingdom divided against itself is destroyed, and no town or house divided against itself will stand.
  • Luke 6:8 : 8 But he knew their thoughts, and said to the man who had the withered hand,“Get up and stand here.” So he rose and stood there.
  • Luke 11:17 : 17 But Jesus, realizing their thoughts, said to them,“Every kingdom divided against itself is destroyed, and a divided household falls.
  • John 2:24-25 : 24 But Jesus would not entrust himself to them, because he knew all people. 25 He did not need anyone to testify about man, for he knew what was in man.
  • Luke 9:46-47 : 46 Concerning the Greatest Now an argument started among the disciples as to which of them might be the greatest. 47 But when Jesus discerned their innermost thoughts, he took a child, had him stand by his side,
  • John 6:61 : 61 When Jesus was aware that his disciples were complaining about this, he said to them,“Does this cause you to be offended?
  • John 6:64 : 64 But there are some of you who do not believe.”(For Jesus had already known from the beginning who those were who did not believe, and who it was who would betray him.)
  • John 16:19 : 19 Jesus could see that they wanted to ask him about these things, so he said to them,“Are you asking each other about this– that I said,‘In a little while you will not see me; again after a little while, you will see me’?
  • John 16:30 : 30 Now we know that you know everything and do not need anyone to ask you anything. Because of this we believe that you have come from God.”
  • John 21:17 : 17 Jesus said a third time,“Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Peter was distressed that Jesus asked him a third time,“Do you love me?” and said,“Lord, you know everything. You know that I love you.” Jesus replied,“Feed my sheep.
  • Acts 5:3-4 : 3 But Peter said,“Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and keep back for yourself part of the proceeds from the sale of the land? 4 Before it was sold, did it not belong to you? And when it was sold, was the money not at your disposal? How have you thought up this deed in your heart? You have not lied to people but to God!”
  • Acts 5:9 : 9 Peter then told her,“Why have you agreed together to test the Spirit of the Lord? Look! The feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out!”
  • Acts 8:20-22 : 20 But Peter said to him,“May your silver perish with you, because you thought you could acquire God’s gift with money! 21 You have no share or part in this matter because your heart is not right before God! 22 Therefore repent of this wickedness of yours, and pray to the Lord that he may perhaps forgive you for the intent of your heart.
  • Heb 4:12-13 : 12 For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any double-edged sword, piercing even to the point of dividing soul from spirit, and joints from marrow; it is able to judge the desires and thoughts of the heart. 13 And no creature is hidden from God, but everything is naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must render an account.
  • Rev 2:23 : 23 Furthermore, I will strike her followers with a deadly disease, and then all the churches will know that I am the one who searches minds and hearts. I will repay each one of you what your deeds deserve.
  • Luke 7:40 : 40 So Jesus answered him,“Simon, I have something to say to you.” He replied,“Say it, Teacher.”
  • Ps 44:21 : 21 would not God discover it, for he knows one’s thoughts?
  • Ps 139:2 : 2 You know when I sit down and when I get up; even from far away you understand my motives.
  • Ezek 38:10 : 10 “‘This is what the Sovereign LORD says: On that day thoughts will come into your mind, and you will devise an evil plan.
  • Matt 16:7-8 : 7 So they began to discuss this among themselves, saying,“It is because we brought no bread.” 8 When Jesus learned of this, he said,“You who have such little faith! Why are you arguing among yourselves about having no bread?
  • Mark 2:8 : 8 Now immediately, when Jesus realized in his spirit that they were contemplating such thoughts, he said to them,“Why are you thinking such things in your hearts?
  • Mark 8:16-17 : 16 So they began to discuss with one another about having no bread. 17 When he learned of this, Jesus said to them,“Why are you arguing about having no bread? Do you still not see or understand? Have your hearts been hardened?
  • Mark 12:15 : 15 But he saw through their hypocrisy and said to them,“Why are you testing me? Bring me a denarius and let me look at it.”
  • Luke 5:22 : 22 When Jesus perceived their hostile thoughts, he said to them,“Why are you raising objections within yourselves?

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