Mark 2:6

6 Now there were some of the Scribes sitting there, 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 Finding themselves unable, however, to bring him to Jesus because of the crowd, they untiled the roof just over His head, and after clearing an opening they lowered the mat on which the paralytic was lying.

5 Seeing their faith, Jesus said to the paralytic, "My son, your sins are pardoned."

6 Now there were some of the Scribes sitting there, and reasoning in their hearts.

7 "Why does this man use such words?" they said; "he is blaspheming. Who can pardon sins but One--that is, God?"

8 At once perceiving by His spirit that they were reasoning within themselves, Jesus asked them, "Why do you thus argue in your minds?