²² When Jesus perceived their questionings, he answered them, “Why do you raise such questions in your hearts?

³⁸ He said to them, “Why are you frightened, and why do doubts arise in your hearts?

³ “Ananias,” Peter asked, “why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and to keep back part of the proceeds of the land?^(A)

¹⁷ And becoming aware of it, Jesus said to them, “Why are you talking about having no bread? Do you still not perceive or understand? Are your hearts hardened?^(A)

²⁵ He knew what they were thinking and said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste, and no city or house divided against itself will stand.^(A)

⁴ But Jesus, perceiving their thoughts, said, “Why do you think evil in your hearts?^(A)

¹⁸ for I know^[a] their works and their thoughts.

I am^[b] coming to gather all nations and tongues, and they shall come and shall see my glory,^(A)

²³ and I will strike her children dead. And all the churches will know that I am the one who searches minds and hearts, and I will give to each of you as your works deserve.^(A)

¹² Indeed, the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing until it divides soul from spirit, joints from marrow; it is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.^(A)