Mark 2:6–8
But there were certain of the scribes sitting there, and reasoning in their hearts,
But there were certaine of the Scribes sitting there, and reasoning in their hearts,
Why doth this man thus speak blasphemies? who can forgive sins but God only?
Why doeth this man thus speake blasphemies? *Who can forgiue sinnes but God onely?
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceIob 14.4. esay 43.25.
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?
And immediatly, when Iesus perceiued in his Spirit, that they so reasoned within themselues, he said vnto them, Why reason ye these things in your hearts?
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From verse 6
- Luke 5:21–22Rank 1 from verse 6
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?
21And the Scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, Who is this which speaketh blasphemies? Who can forgiue sinnes, but God alone?
22But when Iesus perceiued their thoughts, he answering, saide vnto them, What reason ye in your hearts?
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?
17And when Iesus knew it, he saith vnto them, Why reason ye, because yee haue no bread? Perceiue ye not yet, neither vnderstand? Haue yee your heart yet hardened?
- 2 Corinthians 10:5Rank 3 from verse 6
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;
5Casting down ‖imaginations, and euery high thing that exalteth it selfe against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captiuitie euery thought to the obedience of Christ:
- Matthew 16:7–8Rank 4 from verse 6
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?
7And they reasoned among themselues, saying, It is because we haue taken no bread.
8 Which when Iesus perceiued, he said vnto them, O ye of little faith, why reason ye among your selues, because ye haue brought no bread?
From verse 7
- Isaiah 43:25Rank 1 from verse 7
- Daniel 9:9Rank 3 from verse 7
- Micah 7:18Rank 4 from verse 7
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.
18*Who is a God like vnto thee, that pardoneth iniquitie, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? hee retaineth not his anger for euer, because he delighteth in mercy.
- John 20:20–23Rank 6 from verse 7
20And when he had so said, he shewed unto them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord.
21Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.
22And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost:
23Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained.
20And when hee had so saide, hee shewed vnto them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord.
21Then said Iesus to them againe, Peace be vnto you: As my Father hath sent me, euen so send I you.
22And when he had said this, hee breathed on them, and saith vnto them, Receiue ye the holy Ghost.
23*Whose soeuer sinnes yee remit, they are remitted vnto them, and whose soeuer sinnes yee retaine, they are retained.
- John 10:33Rank 8 from verse 7
- Psalms 130:4Rank 9 from verse 7
- Mark 14:64Rank 10 from verse 7
- Matthew 26:65Rank 11 from verse 7
65Then the high priest rent his clothes, saying, He hath spoken blasphemy; what further need have we of witnesses? behold, now ye have heard his blasphemy.
65Then the high Priest rent his clothes, saying, He hath spoken blasphemie: what further need haue wee of witnesses? Behold, now ye haue heard his blasphemie.
- Matthew 9:3Rank 12 from verse 7
- John 10:36Rank 13 from verse 7
From verse 8
- Psalms 139:2Rank 1 from verse 8
- Ezekiel 38:10Rank 4 from verse 8
- Hebrews 4:13Rank 5 from verse 8
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.
13Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked, and opened vnto the eyes of him with whome wee haue to doe.
- John 2:24–25Rank 6 from verse 8
- Luke 24:38Rank 8 from verse 8
- Matthew 9:4Rank 11 from verse 8
- 1 Chronicles 29:17Rank 12 from verse 8
17I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of mine heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, which are present here, to offer willingly unto thee.
17I know also, my God, that thou *triest the heart, and hast pleasure in vprightnesse. As for me, in the vprightnes of mine heart I haue willingly offered all these things: and now haue I seene with ioy, thy people which are †present here, to offer willingly vnto thee.
- Isaiah 55:7Rank 13 from verse 8
7Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the Lord, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.
7††Let the wicked forsake his way, & the vnrighteous man his thoughts: and let him returne vnto the LORD, and he will haue mercie vpon him, and to our God, for hee will abundantly pardon.
- John 21:17Rank 14 from verse 8
17He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep.
17He said vnto him the third time, Simon sonne of Ionas, louest thou mee? Peter was grieued, because hee saide vnto him the third time, Louest thou me? And he said vnto him, Lord, thou knowest all things, thou knowest that I loue thee. Iesus sayth vnto him, Feed my sheepe.
- Proverbs 15:26Rank 16 from verse 8
- Proverbs 24:9Rank 17 from verse 8
- Luke 7:39–40Rank 18 from verse 8
39Now when the Pharisee which had bidden him saw it, he spake within himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who and what manner of woman this is that toucheth him: for she is a sinner.
40And Jesus answering said unto him, Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee. And he saith, Master, say on.
39Now when the Pharisee which had bidden him, saw it, he spake within himselfe, saying, This man, if he were a Prophet, would haue knowen who, and what maner of woman this is that toucheth him: for she is a sinner.
40And Iesus answering, said vnto him, Simon, I haue somewhat to say vnto thee. And he saith, Master, say on.
- Revelation 2:23Rank 19 from verse 8
23And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works.
23And I will kill her children with death, and all the Churches shall know that *I am hee which searcheth the reines and hearts: and I will giue vnto euery one of you according to your workes.
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Mark 2:6
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
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.
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Writers or clerks; among the Jews, persons learned in and teaching the law.
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Being seated, remaining, dwelling, or holding a place.
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Present-participial or verbal-noun form of reason, meaning to think, discuss, or argue.
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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.
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The inward lives of persons: their thoughts, understanding, conscience, affections, desires, purposes, will, courage, or disposition.
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Mark 2:7
Third-person singular present form of do: does.
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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.
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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
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blasphemies
Reproachful, contemptuous, or impious words spoken against God or sacred things.
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To pardon an offence, remit a debt, or release from the penalty or resentment connected with it.
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Transgressions or offences against God and his law, and the guilt for them.
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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
The one true God.
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Mark 2:8
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immediately
At once; straightway; without delay.
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Became aware of, recognized, discerned, or understood.
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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.
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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.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of reason, meaning to think, discuss, or argue.
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Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.
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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
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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The possessive form of ye or you, ordinarily plural, marking what belongs to, concerns, proceeds from, or stands in relation to the persons addressed.
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The inward lives of persons: their thoughts, understanding, conscience, affections, desires, purposes, will, courage, or disposition.
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2:1AND again he entered into Capernaum, after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house.
2:1¶ And againe *hee entred into Capernaum after some dayes, and it was noysed that he was in the house.
2:2And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as about the door: and he preached the word unto them.
2:2And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no roome to receiue them, no not so much as about the doore: and he preached the word vnto them.
2:3And they come unto him, bringing one sick of the palsy, which was borne of four.
2:3And they come vnto him, bringing one sicke of the palsie, which was borne of foure.
2:4And when they could not come nigh unto him for the press, they uncovered the roof where he was: and when they had broken it up, they let down the bed wherein the sick of the palsy lay.
2:4And when they could not come nigh vnto him for preasse, they vncouered the roofe where he was: and when they had broken it vp, they let downe the bed wherin the sick of the palsie lay.
2:5When Jesus saw their faith, he said unto the sick of the palsy, Son, thy sins be forgiven thee.
2:5When Iesus saw their faith, hee said vnto the sicke of the palsie, Sonne, thy sinnes be forgiuen thee.
2:6But there were certain of the scribes sitting there, and reasoning in their hearts,
2:6But there were certaine of the Scribes sitting there, and reasoning in their hearts,
Selected passage2:7Why doth this man thus speak blasphemies? who can forgive sins but God only?
2:7Why doeth this man thus speake blasphemies? *Who can forgiue sinnes but God onely?
Selected passage2:8And 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?
2:8And immediatly, when Iesus perceiued in his Spirit, that they so reasoned within themselues, he said vnto them, Why reason ye these things in your hearts?
Selected passage2:9Whether 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?
2:9Whether is it easier to say to the sicke of the palsie, Thy sinnes be forgiuen thee: or to say, Arise, and take vp thy bed and walke?
2:10But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (he saith to the sick of the palsy,)
2:10But that yee may know that the Sonne of man hath power on earth to forgiue sinnes, (Hee saith to the sicke of the palsie,)
2:11I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy bed, and go thy way into thine house.
2:11I say vnto thee, Arise, & take vp thy bed, & goe thy way into thine house.
2:12And immediately he arose, took up the bed, and went forth before them all; insomuch that they were all amazed, and glorified God, saying, We never saw it on this fashion.
2:12And immediatly he arose, tooke vp the bed, and went foorth before them all, insomuch that they were all amazed, and glorified God, saying, Wee neuer saw it on this fashion.