Matthew 9:3

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Matthew 9:3

And, behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth.

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Luke 7:39

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for he taught them like one who had authority and not like their scribes.

There were some scribes sitting there pondering and saying to themselves,

For it is from inside, from men's hearts, that designs of evil come; immorality, stealing, murder, adultery,

And the scribes and the Pharisees began to debate and say, "Who is this man who talks blasphemy? Who can forgive sins but God alone?"

When the Pharisee who had invited him saw this, he said to himself, "If this man were really a prophet, he would know who and what the woman is who is touching him, for she leads a wicked life."

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Then the high priest tore his clothing and said, "He has uttered blasphemy! What do we want of witnesses now? Here you have heard his blasphemy!

Did you hear his blasphemy? What is your decision?" And they all condemned him as deserving to be put to death.

The Jews answered, "We are not stoning you for doing anything good, but for your impious talk, and because you, a mere man, make yourself out to be God."

So they instigated people to say, "We have heard him use abusive language about Moses and about God."