Matthew 9:4

The Passion Translation

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

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.

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 12:25

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.

Mark 12:15

Jesus saw through their hypocrisy and said to them, “Why are you testing me? Show me one of the Roman coins.”

Mark 2:8

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

Luke 11:17

Jesus, well aware of their every thought, said to them, “Every kingdom that is split against itself is doomed to fail and will eventually collapse.

Luke 5:22

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,

Luke 6:8

Jesus, knowing their every thought, said to the man with the deformed hand, “Come and stand here in the middle of the room.” So he got up and came forward.

Luke 7:40

Jesus said, “Simeon, I have a word for you.” “Go ahead, Teacher. I want to hear it,” he answered.

John 16:19

Jesus knew what they were thinking, and it was obvious that they were anxious to ask him what he had meant, so he spoke up and said,

John 16:30

Now we understand that you know everything there is to know, and we don’t need to question you further. And everything you’ve taught us convinces us that you have come directly from God!”

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!

John 6:61

Without anyone telling him, Jesus knew they were outraged and told them, “Are you offended over my teaching?

John 6:64

In fact, Jesus already knew from the beginning who the skeptics were and who his traitor would be.

Acts 5:9

Peter told her, “Why have you agreed together to test the Spirit of the Lord? I hear the footsteps of those who buried your husband at the door—they’re coming here to bury you too!”

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.