Matthew 12:25

The Passion Translation

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.

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.

Isaiah 9:21

Manasseh devoured Ephraim, and Ephraim Manasseh, and together they turned against Judah. Yet despite all this, the Lord’s anger has not subsided, and his hand is poised to strike them again.

Jeremiah 17:10

“I, Yahweh, probe the heart, and I thoroughly test the inner being to give to all people what they deserve according to their ways and based on their deeds.”

Matthew 9:4

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

Mark 2:8

Jesus supernaturally perceived their thoughts and said to them, “Why are you being so skeptical?

John 21:17

Then Jesus asked him again, “Peter, son of Jonah, do you have great affection for me?” Peter was saddened by being asked the third time and said, “My Lord, you know everything. You know that I burn with love for you!” Jesus replied, “Then feed my lambs!

1 Corinthians 2:11

After all, who can really see into a person’s heart and know his hidden impulses except for that person’s spirit? So it is with God. His thoughts and secrets are only fully understood by his Spirit, the Spirit of God.

Galatians 5:15

But if you continue to criticize and come against each other over minor issues, you’re acting like wild beasts trying to destroy one another!

Hebrews 4:13

There is not one person who can hide their thoughts from God, for nothing that we do remains a secret, and nothing created is concealed, but everything is exposed and defenseless before his eyes, to whom we must render an account.

Revelation 16:19

It split the great city Babylon into three parts, and other cities of the nations collapsed. For God remembered great Babylon and her winecup filled with his fiery wrath.

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.