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# in his spirit
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"in his inner being" or "in himself"
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# they were thinking within themselves
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Each of the scribes was thinking to himself; they were not talking to each other.
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# Why are you thinking this in your hearts?
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Jesus uses this question to tell the scribes that what they are thinking is wrong. Alternate translation: "What you are thinking is wrong." or "Do not think that I am blaspheming." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
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# this in your hearts
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The word "hearts" is a metonym for their inner thoughts and desires. Alternate translation: "this inside yourselves" or "these things" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
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