Matthew 9:4 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

⁴ But Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said, “Why do you think evil in your hearts?

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁴ And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁴ But Jesus, knowing (seeing) their thoughts, said, Why do you think evil and harbor malice in your hearts?

American Standard Version (1901)

⁴ And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?

Common English Bible

⁴ But Jesus knew what they were thinking and said, “Why do you fill your minds with evil things?

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁴ And when Jesus had perceived their thoughts, he said: "Why do you think such evil in your hearts?

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

⁴ And Jesus seeing their thoughts, said: Why do you think evil in your hearts?

Matthew 9:4 Cross References

Psalm 139:2

Thou knowest when I sit down and when I rise up; thou discernest my thoughts from afar.

Psalm 44:21

would not God discover this? For he knows the secrets of the heart.

Ezekiel 38:10

“Thus says the Lord God: On that day thoughts will come into your mind, and you will devise an evil scheme

Matthew 12:25

Knowing their thoughts, he said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste, and no city or house divided against itself will stand;

Mark 12:15

Should we pay them, or should we not?” But knowing their hypocrisy, he said to them, “Why put me to the test? Bring me a coin, and let me look at it.”

Mark 2:8

And immediately Jesus, perceiving in his spirit that they thus questioned within themselves, said to them, “Why do you question thus in your hearts?

Luke 11:17

But he, knowing their thoughts, said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste, and a divided household falls.

Luke 5:22

When Jesus perceived their questionings, he answered them, “Why do you question in your hearts?

Luke 6:8

But he knew their thoughts, and he said to the man who had the withered hand, “Come and stand here.” And he rose and stood there.

Luke 7:40

And Jesus answering said to him, “Simon, I have something to say to you.” And he answered, “What is it, Teacher?”

John 16:19

Jesus knew that they wanted to ask him; so he said to them, “Is this what you are asking yourselves, what I meant by saying, ‘A little while, and you will not see me, and again a little while, and you will see me’?

John 16:30

Now we know that you know all things, and need none to question you; by this we believe that you came from God.”

John 21:17

He said to him the third time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Peter was grieved because he said to him the third time, “Do you love me?” And he said to him, “Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my sheep.

John 6:61

But Jesus, knowing in himself that his disciples murmured at it, said to them, “Do you take offense at this?

John 6:64

But there are some of you that do not believe.” For Jesus knew from the first who those were that did not believe, and who it was that would betray him.

Acts 5:9

But Peter said to her, “How is it that you have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? Hark, the feet of those that have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out.”

Revelation 2:23

and I will strike her children dead. And all the churches shall know that I am he who searches mind and heart, and I will give to each of you as your works deserve.