Mark 2:6

6 But certain of the scribes were there sitting, and reasoning in their hearts,

Mark 2:6 Meaning and Commentary

Mark 2:6

But there were certain of the Scribes sitting there
In the upper room where Jesus was, to watch and observe what he said:, and did:

and reasoning in their hearts;
upon the above words of Christ, in the following manner.

Mark 2:6 In-Context

4 and, not being able to get near to him on account of the crowd, they uncovered the roof where he was, and having dug [it] up they let down the couch on which the paralytic lay.

5 But Jesus, seeing their faith, says to the paralytic, Child, thy sins are forgiven [thee].

6 But certain of the scribes were there sitting, and reasoning in their hearts,

7 Why does this [man] thus speak? he blasphemes. Who is able to forgive sins except God alone?

8 And straightway Jesus, knowing in his spirit that they are reasoning thus within themselves, said to them, Why reason ye these things in your hearts?