Mark 2:8

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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?

When

Why

General references

John 20:23

Bible References

When

Knowing their thoughts, Jesus exclaimed: "Why do your cherish such wicked thoughts?

When Jesus became aware of the way in which they were debating, he turned to them and exclaimed: "What are you debating with yourselves?

Jesus, however, knew what was in the their minds, and said to the man whose hand was withered: "Stand up and come out into the middle." The man stood up;

When the Pharisee who had invited Jesus saw this, he said to himself: "Had this man been 'The Prophet,' he would have known who, and what sort of woman, this is who is touching him, and that she is an outcast."

But Jesus did not trust himself to them, since he could read every heart,

Yet there are some of you who do not believe in me." For Jesus knew from the first who they were that did not believe in him, and who it was that would betray him;

The third time, Jesus said to him: "Simon, son of John, are you my friend?" Peter was hurt at his third question being 'Are you my friend?'; and exclaimed: "Master, you know everything! You can tell that I am your friend." "Feed my sheep," said Jesus.

There is no created thing that can hide itself from the sight of God. Everything is exposed and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we have to give account.

I will also put her children to death; and all the Churches shall learn that I am he who 'looks into the hearts and souls of men'; and I will give to each one of you what his life deserves.

Why

For it is from within, out of the hearts of men, that there come evil thoughts--unchastity, theft, murder, adultery,

But Jesus said to them: "Why are you so startled? and why do doubts arise in you minds?

"Ananias," Peter exclaimed, "how is it that Satan has so taken possession of your heart that you have lied to the Holy Spirit, and kept back a part of the money paid for the land?

Therefore repent of this wickedness of yours, and pray to the Lord, that, if possible, you may be forgiven for such a thought;

General references

If you remit any one's sins, they have been remitted; and, if you retain them, they have been retained."