⁷ But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance,^(A) but the Lord looks at the heart.”^(B)

⁹ “And you, my son Solomon, acknowledge the God of your father, and serve him with wholehearted devotion^(A) and with a willing mind, for the Lord searches every heart^(B) and understands every desire and every thought. If you seek him,^(C) he will be found by you; but if you forsake^(D) him, he will reject^(E) you forever.

⁴ Knowing their thoughts,^(A) Jesus said, “Why do you entertain evil thoughts in your hearts?

⁸ Immediately Jesus knew in his spirit that this was what they were thinking in their hearts, and he said to them, “Why are you thinking these things?

⁶⁴ Yet there are some of you who do not believe.” For Jesus had known^(A) from the beginning which of them did not believe and who would betray him.^(B)

³⁰ Now we can see that you know all things and that you do not even need to have anyone ask you questions. This makes us believe^(A) that you came from God.”^(B)

²⁴ Then they prayed,^(A) “Lord, you know everyone’s heart.^(B) Show us^(C) which of these two you have chosen