Matthew 9:4

And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 9:4

BSB

But Jesus knew what they were thinking and said, "Why do you harbor evil in your hearts?

AKJV

And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Why think you evil in your hearts?

CPDV

And when Jesus had perceived their thoughts, he said: "Why do you think such evil in your hearts?

ERV

And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?

NHEB

But Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said, "Why do you think evil in your hearts?

SMT

And Jesus seeing their reflections, said, Why reflect ye within your hearts?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 9:4

AndG2532Conjunction JesusG2424Noun Masculine knowingG1492Verb theirG846 thoughtsG1761Noun Feminine saidG2036 WhereforeG2444Conjunction thinkG1760Verb yeG5210 evilG4190Adjective inG1722Preposition yourG5216 heartsG2588Noun Feminine

Commentary for Matthew 9:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Matthew 9:4

Summary

Jesus perceives their hidden thoughts and confronts them

Place

Capernaum

Event

Perceiving thoughts

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD