Matthew 9:4 meaning and explanation

But Jesus knew what they were thinking and said, “Why do you harbor evil in your hearts?

Matthew 9:4, Berean Standard Bible

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The scribes have just heard Jesus tell the paralytic that his sins are forgiven, and in their minds they accuse him of blasphemy, since forgiveness belongs to God. Matthew notes that Jesus knew what they were thinking, which itself reveals something about who is speaking.

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