Matthew 12:23

A House Divided · Matthew 12:22–30
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Translations

Modern
The crowds were astounded and asked, “Could this be the Son of David?”
Traditional
And all the people were amazed, and said, Is not this the son of David?
Literal
And all the crowds were amazed and were saying, “Is this the Son of David?”
Latin
Et stupebant omnes turbæ, et dicebant: Numquid hic est filius David?

Original

Greek
English
The crowds were astounded and asked, “Could this be the Son of David?”

Notes

  • Could this be: The question expected a negative answer. Jesus did not fit their idea of the Messiah, but his miracles made them wonder.

The Pharisees, the teachers of religious law, and many people of his generation rejected the Messiah.

Theme notes and profiles

David The Pharisees God or Satan? Jesus and Satan

Events

Parallels

Mark 3:20–27 Luke 11:14–23

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ

Glossary

David Gospel Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Judgment Miracle Muteness

Topics

David: King of Israel: Jesus Called Son of Jesus, the Christ: Heals a Demoniac, and Denounces the Scribes and Pharisees (In Galilee) Jesus, the Christ: Miracles of Heals a Demoniac Jesus, the Christ: Received Miracles of Jesus, in Chronological Order: Heals a Demoniac