53. But we are satisfied with the witness of
Him Who says: “I search out the heart and the
reins.” Jer. xvii. 10. In the Gospel,
also, the Lord Jesus says: “Why think ye evil in your
hearts? For He knew they were thinking evil.” S. Matt. ix. 4. The evangelist also witnesses to
this, saying: “For Jesus knew their
thoughts.” S. Luke vi. 8.