But he knew their thoughts, and he said to the man with the withered hand, “Come and stand here.” And he rose and stood there.
and I will strike her children dead. And all the churches will know that I am he who searches mind and heart, and I will give to each of you according to your works.
But Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said, “Why do you think evil in your hearts?
Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin,
And no creature is hidden from his sight, but all are naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must give account.
and not frightened in anything by your opponents. This is a clear sign to them of their destruction, but of your salvation, and that from God.
For the king knows about these things, and to him I speak boldly. For I am persuaded that none of these things has escaped his notice, for this has not been done in a corner.
But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.
He said to him the third time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Peter was grieved because he said to him the third time, “Do you love me?” and he said to him, “Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my sheep.
We must work the works of him who sent me while it is day; night is coming, when no one can work.
and needed no one to bear witness about man, for he himself knew what was in man.
When Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answered them, “Why do you question in your hearts?
He will not grow faint or be discouraged till he has established justice in the earth; and the coastlands wait for his law.
would not God discover this? For he knows the secrets of the heart.
“I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted.
I know, my God, that you test the heart and have pleasure in uprightness. In the uprightness of my heart I have freely offered all these things, and now I have seen your people, who are present here, offering freely and joyously to you.
“And you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve him with a whole heart and with a willing mind, for the Lord searches all hearts and understands every plan and thought. If you seek him, he will be found by you, but if you forsake him, he will cast you off forever.
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