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But he knew their thoughts; and he said to the man who had the withered hand, "Rise up, and stand in the middle." He arose and stood.
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Jesus' Divine Insight
Multiple commentators emphasize that Jesus "knew their thoughts," highlighting his divine omniscience. He wasn't just reacting to their words or actions; he perceived their malicious internal reasonings. Scholars like John Gill see this as a clear demonstration that Jesus is the omniscient God, able to read the hearts of his opponents.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
But he knew their thoughts. He knew their thoughts—their dark, malicious designs—by the question which they proposed to him, whet…
But he knew their thoughts (αυτος δε ηιδε τους διαλογισμους αυτων). In Luke alone. Imperfect in sense, second past perfect in form…
19th Century
Anglican
Rise up, and stand forth in the midst.—Here again, and throughout what follows, we have another example of a narrative in…
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Baptist
And it came to pass also on another sabbath, that he entered into the synagogue and taught: and there was a man whose right hand was withered. …
The second Sabbath controversy involves basically the same issue as the first—human need versus ceremonial law. Jesus is teaching in the synagogue,…
16th Century
Protestant
But he knew their thoughts. If Matthew states the truth, they had openly declared by their language what was in their minds; and therefore…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But he knew their thoughts Being the omniscient God; though they had said nothing of their intentions, he knew what…
Christ was neither ashamed nor afraid to acknowledge the purposes of his grace. He healed the poor man, even though he knew that his enemies would …
