Matthew 9:4 (KJV)

Words Then and Now

Wherefore why; therefore Still heard today: the whys and wherefores, the reasons Webster’s 1828 · Wherefore

What these words mean in the King James Bible, and where you’ll still hear them today.

Thou and Ye

ye, your more than one

In the King James Bible, thee, thou, thy, and thine always mean one person, and ye, you, and your more than one: a difference modern English lost. Why keep these words?

Matthew Henry

Jesus returns to Capernaum, and heals a paralyticThe faith of the friends of the paralytic in bringing him to Christ, was a strong faith; they firmly believed that Jesus Christ both could and would heal...

Thompson Chains

Hearts ReadSee the chain from Proverbs 15:11 · 9 links
Evil ThoughtsLink 8 of 9 · next Matthew 15:1

Harmony of the Gospels

§ 34 The healing of a ParalyticAlso Mark 2:1–12; Luke 5:17–26

Cross References

Matthew 12:25 And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand:
Luke 6:8 But he knew their thoughts, and said to the man which had the withered hand, Rise up, and stand forth in the midst. And he arose and stood forth.
Luke 11:17 But he, knowing their thoughts, said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and a house divided against a house falleth.
Luke 9:46–47 Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest. …
John 2:24–25 But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men, …
Psalms 44:21 Shall not God search this out? for he knoweth the secrets of the heart.
Psalms 139:2 Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou understandest my thought afar off.
Ezekiel 38:10 Thus 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:
Matthew 16:7–8 And they reasoned among themselves, saying, It is because we have taken no bread. …
Mark 2:8 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?
Mark 8:16–17 And they reasoned among themselves, saying, It is because we have no bread. …
Mark 12:15 Shall we give, or shall we not give? But he, knowing their hypocrisy, said unto them, Why tempt ye me? bring me a penny, that I may see it.
Luke 5:22 But when Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answering said unto them, What reason ye in your hearts?
Luke 7:40 And Jesus answering said unto him, Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee. And he saith, Master, say on.
John 6:61 When Jesus knew in himself that his disciples murmured at it, he said unto them, Doth this offend you?
John 6:64 But there are some of you that believe not. For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were that believed not, and who should betray him.
John 16:19 Now Jesus knew that they were desirous to ask him, and said unto them, Do ye enquire among yourselves of that I said, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me?
John 16:30 Now are we sure that thou knowest all things, and needest not that any man should ask thee: by this we believe that thou camest forth from God.
John 21:17 He 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.
Acts 5:3–4 But 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? …
Acts 5:9 Then Peter said unto her, How is it that ye have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? behold, the feet of them which have buried thy husband are at the door, and shall carry thee out.
Acts 8:20–22 But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money. …
Hebrews 4:12–13 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. …
Revelation 2:23 And 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.

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Topics

Capernaum Miracles of Jesus performed at
Falsehood Falsely accusing Jesus of blasphemy, when he forgave sin
Heart Unclassified scriptures descriptive of the seat of the affections
Jesus, the Christ Heals a paralyzed man (at Capernaum)
Miracles Heals the paralyzed man

Timeline

Timeline of the BibleAbout AD 27–31 · The Ministry of Jesus Christ

Bible Dictionary

Jesus(1.) Joshua, the son of Nun (Acts 7:45; Heb 4:8; R.V., “Joshua”).

Greek and Strong’s

And Καὶ Kai καί Conjunction
Jesus ὁ ho Article · nominative masculine singular Ἰησοῦς Iēsous Ἰησοῦς Noun · nominative masculine singular
knowing ἰδὼν idōn Verb · aorist active participle, nominative masculine singular εἴδω eídō
their αὐτῶν autōn αὐτός Pronoun · third person, genitive masculine plural
thoughts τὰς tas Article · accusative feminine plural ἐνθυμήσεις enthymēseis ἐνθύμησις Noun · accusative feminine plural
said εἶπεν eipen Verb · aorist active indicative, third person singular ἔπω épō
Wherefore Ἱνα Hina Conjunction τί ti Pronoun · accusative neuter singular ἱνατί hinatí
think ἐνθυμεῖσθε enthymeisthe ἐνθυμέομαι Verb · present middle indicative, second person plural
ye ὑμεῖς hymeis Pronoun · second person, nominative plural ὑμεῖς hymeîs
evil πονηρὰ ponēra πονηρός Adjective · accusative neuter plural
in ἐν en ἐν Preposition
your ὑμῶν hymōn Pronoun · second person, genitive plural ὑμῶν hymōn
hearts ταῖς tais Article · dative feminine plural καρδίαις kardiais καρδία Noun · dative feminine plural

Greek: KJTR, Alan Bunning, CNTR · CC BY 4.0