Luke 5:22

Luke 5:22 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)But when Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answering said unto them, What reason ye in your hearts?
• New International Version (NIV)Jesus knew what they were thinking and asked, “Why are you thinking these things in your hearts?
• English Standard Version (ESV)When Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answered them, "Why do you question in your hearts?
• New King James Version (NKJV)But when Jesus perceived their thoughts, He answered and said to them, “Why are you reasoning in your hearts?

Context of Luke 5:22

20When Jesus saw their [active] faith [springing from confidence in Him], He said, “Man, your sins are forgiven.” 21The scribes and the Pharisees began to consider and question [the implications of what He had said], saying, “Who is this man who speaks blasphemies [by claiming the rights and prerogatives of God]? Who can forgive sins [that is, remove guilt, nullify sin’s penalty, and assign righteousness] except God alone?” But Jesus, knowing their [hostile] thoughts, answered them, “Why are you questioning [these things] in your hearts? 23Which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven you,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk’? 24But, in order that you may know that the Son of Man (the Messiah) has authority and power on earth to forgive sins”—He said to the paralyzed man, “I say to you, get up, pick up your stretcher and go home.”

Luke 5:22 word by word

Ἐπιγνοὺς δὲ ὁ Ἰησοῦς τοὺς διαλογισμοὺς αὐτῶν ἀποκριθεὶς εἶπεν πρὸς αὐτούς· τί διαλογίζεσθε ἐν ταῖς καρδίαις ὑμῶν;Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• But whenδέde · thenG1161
• Jesusὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• JesusἸησοῦςIēsous · JesusG2424
• perceivedἐπιγινώσκωepiginōskō · to come to knowG1921
• theirαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• thoughtsδιαλογισμόςdialogismos · reasoningG1261
• he answeringἀποκρίνωapokrinomai · to answerG611
• saidλέγωlegō · to sayG3004
• untoπρόςpros · to/withG4314
• Whatτίςtis · which?G5101
• reason yeδιαλογίζομαιdialogizomai · to discussG1260
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• yourσύsu · youG4771
• heartsκαρδίαkardia · heartG2588

Cross-references for Luke 5:22

• 1 Chronicles 28:9“As for you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father [have personal knowledge of Him, be acquainted with, and understand Him; appreciate, heed, and cherish Him] and serve Him with a blameless heart and a willing mind; for the Lord searches all hearts and minds, and understands every intent and inclination of the thoughts. If you seek Him [inquiring for and of Him and requiring Him as your first and vital necessity] He will let you find Him; but if you abandon (turn away from) Him, He will reject you forever.
• Psalms 139:2You know when I sit down and when I rise up [my entire life, everything I do]; You understand my thought from afar.
• Proverbs 15:26Evil plans and thoughts of the wicked are exceedingly vile and offensive to the Lord, But pure words are pleasant words to Him.
• Isaiah 66:18“For I know their works and their thoughts. The time is coming to gather all nations and languages, and they will come and see My glory.
• Ezekiel 38:10‘Thus says the Lord God, “It will come about on that day that thoughts will come into your mind, and you will devise an evil plan,
• Matthew 9:4But Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said, “Why do you think evil in your hearts?
• Matthew 12:25Knowing their thoughts Jesus said to them, “Any kingdom that is divided against itself is being laid waste; and no city or house divided against itself will [continue to] stand.
• Hebrews 4:12For the word of God is living and active and full of power [making it operative, energizing, and effective]. It is sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating as far as the division of the soul and spirit [the completeness of a person], and of both joints and marrow [the deepest parts of our nature], exposing and judging the very thoughts and intentions of the heart.
• Revelation 2:23And I will kill her children (followers) with pestilence [thoroughly annihilating them], and all the churches will know [without any doubt] that I am He who searches the minds and hearts [the innermost thoughts, purposes]; and I will give to each one of you [a reward or punishment] according to your deeds.
• Luke 24:38And He said, “Why are you troubled, and why are doubts rising in your hearts?
• Mark 8:17Jesus, aware of this [discussion], said to them, “Why are you discussing [the fact] that you have no bread? Do you still not see or understand? Are your hearts hardened?
• Acts 5:3But Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and [secretly] keep back for yourself some of the proceeds [from the sale] of the land?

Commentaries on Luke 5:22

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 17-26Verses 17-26 See this passage explained in the notes at Matthew 9:1-7. Luke 5:17 On a certain day - The time and place are not particularly mentioned here, but from Matthew 9:1 it seems it was at Capernaum. Luke 5:19 The tiling - See the notes at Matthew 9:1-7.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 17-26Verses 17-26 How many are there in our assemblies, where the gospel is preached, who do not sit under the word, but sit by! It is to them as a tale that is told them, not as a message that is sent to them. Observe the duties taught and recommended to us by the history of the paralytic. In applying to Christ, we must be very pressing and urgent; that is an evidence of faith, and is very pleasing to Christ, and prevailing with him. Give us, Lord, the same…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 22Knowing what they were thinking: While the Pharisees accused Jesus of blasphemy (showing disrespect toward God), he knew what was in their minds. This is something only God can do.Read the comment

Topics related to Luke 5:22

• Jesus Continued
• Jesus, the Christ
• Miracles
• Reasoning

In the dictionaries

• Jesus
• Jesus, Jesus Christ, Christ Jesus
• Deep
• Draught
• Follow
• Perish
• Tiling
• Toil
• Forgiveness
• Jesus Christ

Commentaries on Luke 5

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Catena Aurea
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• John Lightfoot Commentary
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings