Matthew 9:4

Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 9

“And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?”Matthew 9:4

What Does Matthew 9:4 Mean?

Matthew 9:4 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 9, verse 4 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 Matthew 9:4 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

John 2:24“But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men,”Psalms 139:2“Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou understandest my thought afar off.”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.”John 2:25“And needed not that any should testify of man: for he knew what was in man.”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:”Revelation 2:23“And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works.”Proverbs 24:9“The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.”Mark 7:21“For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders,”Psalms 44:21“Shall not God search this out? for he knoweth the secrets of the heart.”Matthew 15:19“For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies:”Luke 9:46“Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest.”Luke 11:17“But he, knowing their thoughts, said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and a house divided against a house falleth.”John 16:30“Now are we sure that thou knowest all things, and needest not that any man should ask thee: by this we believe that thou camest forth from God.”Luke 5:22“But when Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answering said unto them, What reason ye in your hearts?”Hebrews 4:12“For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.”John 6:61“When Jesus knew in himself that his disciples murmured at it, he said unto them, Doth this offend you?”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.”John 16:19“Now Jesus knew that they were desirous to ask him, and said unto them, Do ye enquire among yourselves of that I said, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me?”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 5:9“Then Peter said unto her, How is it that ye have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? behold, the feet of them which have buried thy husband are at the door, and shall carry thee out.”

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