Matthew 9:4 nasb — And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, "Why are you thinking evil in your hearts?

NASB

"And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, "Why are you thinking evil in your hearts?"

— Matthew 9:4, NASB

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Matthew 9 — Context

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Getting into a boat, Jesus crossed over the sea and came to His own city.

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And they brought to Him a paralytic lying on a bed. Seeing their faith, Jesus said to the paralytic, "Take courage, son; your sins are forgiven."

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And some of the scribes said to themselves, "This fellow blasphemes."

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And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, "Why are you thinking evil in your hearts?

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"Which is easier, to say, 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, 'Get up, and walk'?

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"But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins"--then He *said to the paralytic, "Get up, pick up your bed and go home."

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And he got up and went home.

Matthew 9:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 9:4 say?
Matthew 9:4 in the NASB reads: “And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, "Why are you thinking 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 (NASB): “And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, "Why are you thinking 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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