Luke 5:22
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Knowing what they were thinking, Jesus replied, “Why are you thinking these things in your hearts?”
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“Knowing what they were thinking, Jesus replied, “Why are you thinking these things in your hearts?”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“But when Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answering said unto them, What reason ye in your hearts?”
King James Version · Public Domain“But Jesus perceiving their reasonings, answered and said unto them, Why reason ye in your hearts?”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And Jesus having known their reasonings, answering, said unto them, `What reason ye in your hearts?”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Luke 5:22 — 12 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Chronicles 28:9As for you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve Him wholeheartedly and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches every heart and understands the intent of every thought. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever.
- Psalms 139:2You know when I sit and when I rise; You understand my thoughts from afar.
- Proverbs 15:26The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the words of the pure are pleasant to Him.
- Isaiah 66:18“And I, knowing their deeds and thoughts, am coming to gather all nations and tongues, and they will come and see My glory.
- Ezekiel 38:10This is what the Lord GOD says: On that day, thoughts will arise in your mind, and you will devise an evil plan.
- Matthew 9:4But Jesus knew what they were thinking and said, “Why do you harbor evil in your hearts?
- Matthew 12:25Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself will be laid waste, and every city or household divided against itself will not stand.
- Mark 8:17Aware of their conversation, Jesus asked them, “Why are you debating about having no bread? Do you still not see or understand? Do you have such hard hearts?
- Luke 24:38“Why are you troubled,” Jesus asked, “and why do doubts arise in your hearts?
- Acts 5:3Then Peter said, “Ananias, how is it that Satan has filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and withhold some of the proceeds from the land?
- Hebrews 4:12For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
- Revelation 2:23Then I will strike her children dead, and all the churches will know that I am the One who searches minds and hearts, and I will repay each of you according to your deeds.
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