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Matthew 9:4 Cross-References
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“And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?”
Matthew 9:4 (KJV)
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Commentary on Matthew 9:4
Jesus' question—'Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?' (ινα τι ενθυμεισθε πονηρα εν ταις καρδιαις υμων)—demonstrates His omniscience. The verb ενθυμεομαι means 'to ponder, reflect, consider,' indicating deliberate thought rather than passing notion. Jesus identifies their thoughts as 'evil' (πονηρα/ponēra), not merely mistaken but morally corrupt. Their skepticism stems from hard hearts unwilling to recognize God's work. Jesus perceives not only their words but their innermost reasoning, fulfilling messianic expectation (Isaiah 11:3). This divine knowledge terrifies those hiding sin but com...
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“knowing their thoughts”
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