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

And there were some of the scribes sitting there, and thinking in their hearts:

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

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

But some of the scribes were sitting in that place and thinking in their hearts:

But some of the teachers of the Law who were sitting there were debating in their minds,

But there were certain of the scribes sitting there, and (e) reasoning in their hearts,
(e) In their minds disputing upon the matter, arguing both sides.

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.

But there were certain of the scribes--"and the Pharisees" (Luke 5:21)
sitting there--those Jewish ecclesiastics who, as Luke told us (Luke 5:17), "were come out of every village of Galilee, and Judea, and Jerusalem," to make their observations upon this wonderful Person, in anything but a teachable spirit, though as yet their venomous and murderous feeling had not showed itself.
and reasoning in their hearts.

But certain of the scribes - See whence the first offence cometh! As yet not one of the plain unlettered people were offended. They all rejoiced in the light, till these men of learning came, to put darkness for light, and light for darkness. Wo to all such blind guides! Good had it been for these if they had never been born. O God, let me never offend one of thy simple ones! Sooner let my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth!