Luke 5:22

The Passion Translation

Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said to them, “Why do you argue in your hearts over what I do and think that it is blasphemy for me to say his sins are forgiven? Let me ask you, which is easier to prove: when I say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or when I say, ‘Stand up, carry your stretcher, and walk’?” Jesus turned to the paraplegic man and said,

Cross References

Psalm 139:2

You perceive every movement of my heart and soul, and you understand my every thought before it even enters my mind.

Proverbs 15:26

The Lord detests wicked ways of thinking, but he enjoys lovely and delightful words.

Isaiah 66:18

I despise their evil works and their thoughts,” says Yahweh. “The time is coming for me to gather people together from all over the world, and they will come and gaze on my radiance.

Ezekiel 38:10

“This is what Lord Yahweh says to Gog: ‘On that day, an idea will occur to you, and you will devise a sinister plan.

Matthew 12:15

Jesus knew what they were thinking, so he left by another way. Massive crowds followed him from there, and he healed all who were sick.

Matthew 12:25

Jesus supernaturally perceived their thoughts and motives, so he told them this parable: “Any kingdom that fights against itself is reduced to ruins. And any family or community splintered by strife will fall apart.

Matthew 9:4

Jesus supernaturally perceived their thoughts, and said to them, “Why do you carry such evil in your hearts?

Mark 8:17

Knowing what they were thinking, Jesus said to them, “Why all this fussing over forgetting to bring bread? Do you still not see or understand what I say to you? Are your hearts still hard?

Luke 24:38

Why are you so frightened? Don’t let doubt enter your hearts.

Luke 5:21

The Jewish religious leaders and the religious scholars whispered objections among themselves. “Who does this man think he is to speak such blasphemy? Only God can forgive sins! Does he think he is God?”

Acts 5:3

God revealed their secret to Peter, so he said to him, “Ananias, why did you let Satan fill your heart and make you think you could lie to the Holy Spirit? You only pretended to give it all, yet you hid back part of the proceeds from the sale of your property to keep for yourselves.

Hebrews 4:12

For we have the living Word of God, which is full of energy, like a two-mouthed sword. It will even penetrate to the very core of our being where soul and spirit, bone and marrow meet! It interprets and reveals the true thoughts and secret motives of our hearts.

Revelation 2:23

And I will strike down her followers with a deadly plague. Then all the congregations will realize that I am the one who thoroughly searches the most secret thought and the innermost being. I will give to each one what their works deserve.