But he knew their thoughts,.... Being the omniscient God; though they had said nothing of their intentions, he knew what they designed, should he heal the man with his withered hand, as they expected he would:and said to the man which had the withered hand, rise up, and stand forth in the midst.
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Luke 6:8
Luke 6:8
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