Mark 2:8

Mark · New Testament · Chapter 2

“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

What Does Mark 2:8 Mean?

Mark 2:8 is found in the book of Mark, chapter 2, verse 8 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to Mark 2:8 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

John 2:24“But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men,”Matthew 12:25“And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand:”Psalms 139:2“Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou understandest my thought afar off.”Mark 8:17“And when Jesus knew it, he saith unto them, Why reason ye, because ye have no bread? perceive ye not yet, neither understand? have ye your heart yet hardened?”Ezekiel 38:10“Thus saith the Lord GOD; It shall also come to pass, that at the same time shall things come into thy mind, and thou shalt think an evil thought:”Matthew 9:4“And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?”Luke 5:22“But when Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answering said unto them, What reason ye in your hearts?”Luke 6:8“But he knew their thoughts, and said to the man which had the withered hand, Rise up, and stand forth in the midst. And he arose and stood forth.”Luke 24:38“And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts?”John 6:64“But there are some of you that believe not. For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were that believed not, and who should betray him.”Acts 5:3“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?”Acts 8:22“Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.”Hebrews 4:13“Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.”1 Chronicles 29:17“I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of mine heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, which are present here, to offer willingly unto thee.”Proverbs 15:26“The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.”Proverbs 24:9“The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.”Isaiah 55:7“Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.”Mark 7:21“For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders,”Mark 9:33“And he came to Capernaum: and being in the house he asked them, What was it that ye disputed among yourselves by the way?”Genesis 18:15“Then Sarah denied, saying, I laughed not; for she was afraid. And he said, Nay; but thou didst laugh.”

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