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?

Cross-reference

Mark 8:17 Parallel

In Mark 8:17, Jesus becomes aware of the disciples' discussion, showing his knowledge of their inner reasoning.

Psalm 139:2 Allusion

Psalm 139:2 says God perceives thoughts from afar — Jesus embodies that divine attribute in Mark by knowing their thoughts directly.

Matthew 9:4 Parallel

Matthew 9:4 records Jesus knowing the scribes' thoughts in the same healing story—direct parallel to Mark's account.

Luke 5:22 Parallel

Luke 5:22 has Jesus perceiving their thoughts in the same incident—synoptic parallel.

Luke 24:38 Parallel

Luke 24:38 shows Jesus questioning the disciples' inner doubts — the same pattern of addressing hidden thoughts as in Mark.

John 2:25 Parallel

John 2:25 declares Jesus knew what was in everyone—the same divine knowledge he shows in Mark 2:8.

John 21:17 Parallel

In John 21:17, Peter affirms that Jesus knows all things, including his love — the same divine insight shown when Jesus perceived their thoughts in Mark.

Hebrews 4:13 declares that nothing is hidden from God — Jesus' knowledge of their hearts in Mark is a direct demonstration of this truth.

In Revelation 2:23, Jesus declares he searches hearts and minds — the same divine ability he exercised in Mark by knowing their thoughts.

Ezekiel 11:5 has God saying 'I know the things that come into your mind,' directly paralleling Jesus' knowledge of thoughts.

In Matthew 12:25, Jesus 'knowing their thoughts' is a direct parallel account of his divine perception.

Matthew 22:18 shows Jesus aware of their malice, another instance of him perceiving inner motives.

Luke 6:8 Parallel

In Luke 6:8, Jesus knows the Pharisees' thoughts in a Sabbath controversy—similar demonstration of divine insight.

John 2:24 Parallel

John 2:24 states Jesus knew all people—a broad claim exemplified in Mark 2:8's specific insight.

John 6:64 Parallel

In John 6:64, Jesus knows from the beginning who does not believe—another instance of his knowledge of hearts, like Mark 2:8.