22 But when Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answering said unto them, What reason ye in your hearts?
22 Jesus knew what they were thinking and asked, "Why are you thinking these things in your hearts?
22 When Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answered them, "Why do you question in your hearts?
22 Jesus knew exactly what they were thinking and said, "Why all this gossipy whispering?
22 But when Jesus perceived their thoughts, He answered and said to them, "Why are you reasoning in your hearts?
22 Jesus knew what they were thinking, so he asked them, "Why do you question this in your hearts?
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Luke 5:22
Commentary on Luke 5:17-26
(Read Luke 5:17-26)
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 kind of faith with respect to thy ability and willingness to heal our souls. Give us to desire the pardon of sin more than any earthly blessing, or life itself. Enable us to believe thy power to forgive sins; then will our souls cheerfully arise and go where thou pleasest.