Matthew 9:4

A Paralytic Healed

³ Seeing this, certain experts in the law of Moses said to themselves, "This man is speaking against God." ⁴ Knowing what they were thinking, Jesus said, "Why are you having such evil thoughts in your minds? ⁵ For which is easier, to say 'Your sins are forgiven,' or [to say] 'Get up and walk?'

Jesus Said

Knew Their Thoughts

Knowing Their Thoughts

Jesus

Matthew 12:25

Knowing their thoughts Jesus said to them, "Every kingdom [plagued] with internal division will end in ruin. And every city or household divided from within will not survive.

Luke 6:8

But He knew what they were thinking. Then He said to the man with the deformed hand, "Get up, step forward in front of everyone." So, he got up and stepped forward.

Luke 11:17

But, knowing their thoughts, Jesus said to them, "Every kingdom [plagued] with internal division will end in ruin. And a household divided from within will fall.

John 2:24-25

But Jesus would not trust Himself to them [i.e., to the care of these Jewish leaders] because He knew all men,

Matthew 16:7-8

And they began reasoning among themselves, saying, "[Why be concerned about yeast since] we did not bring [any] bread?"

Mark 2:8

And immediately Jesus perceived in His spirit what they were reasoning in their minds and said to them, "Why are you reasoning like this in your minds?

Mark 8:16-17

And they began reasoning with one another, saying, " [Why be concerned about yeast since] we do not have [any] bread?"

Mark 12:15

Should we pay it, or should we not pay it?" But Jesus was aware of their hypocrisy and said to them, "Bring me the coin so I can see it." [Note: The amount of this coin was equivalent to one day of a farm laborer's pay, or about $60-$84 in 1994].

Luke 5:22

But Jesus perceived their reasonings and answered them, "Why are you reasoning in your hearts?

Luke 7:40

Then Jesus said to him, "Simon [See verse 43], I have something to say to you." And he replied, "Teacher, [go ahead and] say it."

Luke 9:46-47

Then a dispute developed among Jesus' disciples as to which one of them was the greatest.

John 6:61

But Jesus, knowing within Himself that His disciples were complaining about His teaching, said to them, "Does this [teaching] bother you?

John 6:64

But there are some of you who do not believe [in me]." For Jesus knew from the beginning which ones would not believe [in Him] and which one would turn Him over [i.e., to the Jewish authorities].

John 16:19

Jesus sensed that the disciples wanted to ask Him a question, so He said to them, "Are you discussing among yourselves my saying 'After a little while [longer] you will not see me. Then, a little while [later] you will see me again'?

John 16:30

Now we realize that you know everything and do not need anyone to ask you [questions]. This makes us believe that you came from God."

John 21:17

Then Jesus asked him a third time, "Simon, son of John, do you [truly] love me?" Peter was sad because Jesus had asked him a third time, "Do you [even] love me?" So, he said to Jesus, "Lord, you know all things. You [surely] know that I love you." Jesus replied to him, "[Then] feed my sheep.

Acts 5:3-4

But Peter said to Ananias, "Why has Satan filled your heart [causing you] to deceive the Holy Spirit by keeping back part of the selling price of the land [while representing it as the full price]?

Acts 5:9

Then Peter said to her, "Why did you agree together [with your husband] to put the Holy Spirit of the Lord to the test? Look, the ones who buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out [to bury you, too]."

Acts 8:20-22

But Peter said to him, "You and your money will both be destroyed for thinking you could buy the gift from God with money.

Hebrews 4:12-13

For God's word is alive and active and sharper than any double-edged sword. It penetrates [deep enough] even to divide [a person's] soul [from his] spirit, and his joints [from his] bone marrow [Note: This is figurative language describing the penetrating effect of God's word into a person's spiritual, inner being] and is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of a person's heart.

Revelation 2:23

And I will strike her children dead [or, "kill her children by some terrible calamity" See Ex. 5:3 LXX]. Then all the churches will know that I am the One who searches the inmost being of people [Note: The Greek says, "searches the kidneys and hearts." In that day these internal organs stood for the inner thoughts, emotions, etc.]. And I will repay each one of you people according to what you have done.