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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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Albert Barnes
On Luke 6:8
18th Century
Theologian
But he knew their thoughts. He knew their thoughts—their dark, malicious designs—by the question which they proposed to him, whet…
AT Robertson
On Luke 6:8
But he knew their thoughts (αυτος δε ηιδε τους διαλογισμους αυτων). In Luke alone. Imperfect in sense, second past perfect in form…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 6:8
19th Century
Bishop
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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Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 6:6–10
19th Century
Preacher
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. …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 6:8
The second Sabbath controversy involves basically the same issue as the first—human need versus ceremonial law. Jesus is teaching in the synagogue,…
John Calvin
On Luke 6:8
16th Century
Theologian
But he knew their thoughts. If Matthew states the truth, they had openly declared by their language what was in their minds; and therefore…
John Gill
On Luke 6:8
17th Century
Pastor
But he knew their thoughts
Being the omniscient God; though they had said nothing of their intentions, he knew what…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 6:6–11
17th Century
Minister
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 …