Mark 2:8

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?

1 Chronicles 29:17

I know, my God, that you examine thoughts and are pleased with integrity. With pure motives I contribute all this; and now I look with joy as your people who have gathered here contribute to you.

Psalm 139:2

You know when I sit down and when I get up; even from far away you understand my motives.

Proverbs 15:26

The Lord abhors the plans of the wicked, but pleasant words are pure.

Proverbs 24:9

A foolish scheme is sin, and the scorner is an abomination to people.

Isaiah 55:7

The wicked need to abandon their lifestyle and sinful people their plans. They should return to the Lord, and he will show mercy to them, and to their God, for he will freely forgive them.

Ezekiel 38:10

"'This is what the sovereign Lord says: On that day thoughts will come into your mind, and you will devise an evil plan.

Matthew 9:4

When Jesus saw their reaction he said, "Why do you respond with evil in your hearts?

Mark 7:21

For from within, out of the human heart, come evil ideas, sexual immorality, theft, murder,

Luke 5:22

When Jesus perceived their hostile thoughts, he said to them, "Why are you raising objections within yourselves?

Luke 6:8

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 7:39-40

Now when the Pharisee who had invited him saw this, he said to himself, "If this man were a prophet, he would know who and what kind of woman this is who is touching him, that she is a sinner."

Luke 24:38

Then he said to them, "Why are you frightened, and why do doubts arise in your hearts?

John 2:24-25

But Jesus would not entrust himself to them, because he knew all people.

John 6:64

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 21:17

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

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?

Acts 8:22

Therefore repent of this wickedness of yours, and pray to the Lord that he may perhaps forgive you for the intent of your heart.

Hebrews 4:13

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.

Revelation 2:23

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.

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Summary

And immediately when Jesus perceived in his spirit that they so reasoned within themselves, he said unto them, Why reason ye these things in your hearts?

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Bible References

When

1 Chronicles 29:17
I know, my God, that you examine thoughts and are pleased with integrity. With pure motives I contribute all this; and now I look with joy as your people who have gathered here contribute to you.
Matthew 9:4
When Jesus saw their reaction he said, "Why do you respond with evil in your hearts?
Luke 5:22
When Jesus perceived their hostile thoughts, he said to them, "Why are you raising objections within yourselves?
Luke 6:8
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 7:39
Now when the Pharisee who had invited him saw this, he said to himself, "If this man were a prophet, he would know who and what kind of woman this is who is touching him, that she is a sinner."
John 2:24
But Jesus would not entrust himself to them, because he knew all people.
John 6:64
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 21:17
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.
Hebrews 4:13
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.
Revelation 2:23
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.

Why

Mark 7:21
For from within, out of the human heart, come evil ideas, sexual immorality, theft, murder,
Psalm 139:2
You know when I sit down and when I get up; even from far away you understand my motives.
Proverbs 15:26
The Lord abhors the plans of the wicked, but pleasant words are pure.
Proverbs 24:9
A foolish scheme is sin, and the scorner is an abomination to people.
Isaiah 55:7
The wicked need to abandon their lifestyle and sinful people their plans. They should return to the Lord, and he will show mercy to them, and to their God, for he will freely forgive them.
Ezekiel 38:10
"'This is what the sovereign Lord says: On that day thoughts will come into your mind, and you will devise an evil plan.
Luke 24:38
Then he said to them, "Why are you frightened, and why do doubts arise in your hearts?
Acts 5:3
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?
Acts 8:22
Therefore repent of this wickedness of yours, and pray to the Lord that he may perhaps forgive you for the intent of your heart.

General references

John 20:23
If you forgive anyone's sins, they are forgiven; if you retain anyone's sins, they are retained."

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