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Mark 2:6–8

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But there were certain of the scribes sitting there, and reasoning in their hearts,
Why doth this man thus speak blasphemies? who can forgive sins but God only?
And immediately when Jesus perceived in his spirit that they so reasoned within themselves, he said unto them, Why reason ye these things in your hearts?
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From verse 6

  1. Luke 5:21–22Rank 1 from verse 6
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    21And the scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, Who is this which speaketh blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone?

    22But when Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answering said unto them, What reason ye in your hearts?

  2. Mark 8:17Rank 2 from verse 6
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    17And when Jesus knew it, he saith unto them, Why reason ye, because ye have no bread? perceive ye not yet, neither understand? have ye your heart yet hardened?

  3. 2 Corinthians 10:5Rank 3 from verse 6
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    5Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;

  4. Matthew 16:7–8Rank 4 from verse 6
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    7And they reasoned among themselves, saying, It is because we have taken no bread.

    8Which when Jesus perceived, he said unto them, O ye of little faith, why reason ye among yourselves, because ye have brought no bread?

From verse 7

  1. Isaiah 43:25Rank 1 from verse 7
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    25I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins.

  2. Luke 5:21Rank 2 from verse 7
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    21And the scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, Who is this which speaketh blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone?

  3. Daniel 9:9Rank 3 from verse 7
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    9To the Lord our God belong mercies and forgivenesses, though we have rebelled against him;

  4. Micah 7:18Rank 4 from verse 7
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    18Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy.

  5. Luke 7:49Rank 5 from verse 7
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    49And they that sat at meat with him began to say within themselves, Who is this that forgiveth sins also?

From verse 8

  1. Psalms 139:2Rank 1 from verse 8
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    2Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou understandest my thought afar off.

  2. Acts 5:3Rank 2 from verse 8
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    3But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land?

  3. Acts 8:22Rank 3 from verse 8
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    22Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.

  4. Ezekiel 38:10Rank 4 from verse 8
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    10Thus saith the Lord God; It shall also come to pass, that at the same time shall things come into thy mind, and thou shalt think an evil thought:

  5. Hebrews 4:13Rank 5 from verse 8
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    13Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.

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Mark 2:6

COMBINED MEANING

but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

certain

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1. A particular person, thing, place, time, amount, or number not named or not further specified; also some members or portion of a group. 2. Sure, settled, true, reliable, or known beyond doubt.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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reasoning

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Present-participial or verbal-noun form of reason, meaning to think, discuss, or argue.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

hearts

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The inward lives of persons: their thoughts, understanding, conscience, affections, desires, purposes, will, courage, or disposition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Mark 2:7

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man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

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speak

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Sense 1: To utter words or articulate sounds, or to use a language. Sense 2: To address or converse with someone. Sense 3: To state, declare, make mention of, or otherwise make a matter known.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

forgive

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To pardon an offence, remit a debt, or release from the penalty or resentment connected with it.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

sins

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Transgressions or offences against God and his law, and the guilt for them.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Mark 2:8

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

spirit

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Sense 1: An immaterial living or personal being distinct from a body. Sense 2: The inward life, disposition, mind, or courage of a person. Sense 3: The Holy Spirit, the divine Spirit of God.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

reasoned

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of reason, meaning to think, discuss, or argue.

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reason

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A ground or cause; understanding or judgment; to think, discuss, or argue.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

COMBINED MEANING

ye

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The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.

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your

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The possessive form of ye or you, ordinarily plural, marking what belongs to, concerns, proceeds from, or stands in relation to the persons addressed.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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hearts

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The inward lives of persons: their thoughts, understanding, conscience, affections, desires, purposes, will, courage, or disposition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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5When Jesus saw their faith, he said unto the sick of the palsy, Son, thy sins be forgiven thee.

6But there were certain of the scribes sitting there, and reasoning in their hearts,

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7Why doth this man thus speak blasphemies? who can forgive sins but God only?

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8And immediately when Jesus perceived in his spirit that they so reasoned within themselves, he said unto them, Why reason ye these things in your hearts?

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9Whether is it easier to say to the sick of the palsy, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and take up thy bed, and walk?

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