Matthew 9:4

"Behold, some of the scribes said to themselves, “This man blasphemes.”"

Key Reflection

These scribes recognized Jesus's actions as a challenge to their understanding of divine authority and his teachings as potentially blasphemous, reflecting their resistance to the radical nature of his message and miracles. Their internal thoughts highlight the tension between traditional religious leaders and the emerging Christian faith.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 4. Jesus knowing their thoughts. Mark says, "Jesus perceived in his spirit that they so reasoned". The power of searching the hearts, and knowing the thoughts of men, belongs only to God, 1 Ch 28:9; Ro 8:27; Re 2:23; Jer 17:10. In claiming this, as Jesus did here, and often elsewhere, he gave clear proofs of his omniscience, Joh 2:24,25. {p} "their thoughts said" Ps 139:2; Joh 2:24; Heb 4:12; Re 2:23 __________________________________________________________________

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