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Mark 2:8 Cross-References
Explore 19 cross-references for Mark 2:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Mark chapter 2 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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?”
Mark 2:8 (KJV)
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Commentary on Mark 2:8
Jesus' immediate perception of the scribes' thoughts (ἐπιγνοὺς...τῷ πνεύματι, epignous...tō pneumati, 'knowing in His spirit') demonstrates His divine omniscience and supernatural knowledge of human hearts. The phrase 'in his spirit' may refer to Jesus' human spirit supernaturally illuminated by the Holy Spirit, or to His divine nature's inherent knowledge. Either interpretation affirms His deity—only God searches hearts (1 Chronicles 28:9; Jeremiah 17:10; Revelation 2:23). Jesus doesn't merely react to external criticism but addresses unspoken objections, demonstrating authority over human th...
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Cross-References for Mark 2:8
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“Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising”
“your wickedness”
“Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit, and to keep back part of the price of the land?,But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land?,,,,,,,,”
“but all things are naked and laid open before the eyes of him with whom we have to do.”
“because he knew everyone”
“knowing their thoughts”
“perceiving their thoughts”
“Why are you troubled? Why do doubts arise in your hearts?,And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts?,,,,,,,,”
“Rise up, and stand in the middle. He arose and stood.”