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

American Standard Version

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

— Matthew 9:4, American Standard Version

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Matthew 9 — Context

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And he entered into a boat, and crossed over, and came into his own city.

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And behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy, Son, be of good cheer; thy sins are forgiven.

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And behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth.

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

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For which is easier, to say, Thy sins are forgiven; or to say, Arise, and walk?

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But that ye may know that the Son of man hath authority on earth to forgive sins (then saith he to the sick of the palsy), Arise, and take up thy bed, and go unto thy house.

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And he arose, and departed to his house.

Matthew 9:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 9:4 say?
Matthew 9:4 in the American Standard Version reads: “And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts? ”
Where is Matthew 9:4 in the Bible?
Matthew 9:4 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 9, verse 4.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 9:4.
What translation should I read Matthew 9:4 in?
Matthew 9:4 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 9:4?
Matthew 9:4 reads (ASV): “And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts? ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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