8 At once Jesus knew in His spirit that they were thinking this way within themselves. “Why are you thinking these things in your hearts?” He asked.
Mark 2:8
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Luke 5:21–23
21 But the scribes and Pharisees began thinking to themselves, “Who is this man who speaks blasphemy? Who can forgive sins but God alone?” 22 Knowing what they were thinking, Jesus replied, “Why are you thinking these things in your hearts? 23 Which is easier: to say, ‘…
Matthew 9:3–5
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Luke 24:37–39
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Mark 8:16–18
16 So they began to discuss with one another the fact that they had no bread. 17 Aware 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? 18 ‘Having eyes, do you not see…
Matthew 16:7–9
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Mark 9:32–34
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Luke 9:46–48
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Matthew 22:17–19
17 So tell us what You think: Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not?” 18 But Jesus knew their evil intent and said, “You hypocrites, why are you testing Me? 19 Show Me the coin used for the tax.” And they brought Him a denarius.
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