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Matthew 9

Matthew 9:34

Jesus Heals the Blind and Mute · Matthew 9:27–34
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Translations

Modern
But the Pharisees said, “It is by the prince of demons that He drives out demons.”
Traditional
But the Pharisees said, He casteth out devils through the prince of the devils.
Literal
But the Pharisees were saying, “By the prince of the demons He casts out the demons.”
Latin
Pharisæi autem dicebant: In principe dæmoniorum ejicit dæmones.

Original

Greek
English
But the Pharisees said, “It is by the prince of demons that He drives out demons.”

Notes

Matthew 9:32–34

The Messiah's actions inspire faith, surprise, and sometimes mocking rejection.

Matthew 9:18–34

Jesus is the Messiah with limitless power. He invites people to trust in him.

Matthew 8:1–9:34

Here, the kingdom of God appears with supernatural power (see Matthew 4:23–25; 11:2–6). It reaches people who were previously excluded from God's blessings. This included:

  • non-Jewish people,

  • lepers,

  • blind people,

  • sick women,

  • people possessed by demons,

  • tax collectors,

  • those with long-term bleeding, and

  • the dead.

Jesus showed compassion to people in need. But the religious leaders reacted with anger and opposition. Jesus called his followers to respond with faith and to walk in discipleship (living as his learners and followers).

Events

Parallels

Mark 7:31–37

People

Pharisee: A strict Jewish sect known for legalism and hypocrisy

Glossary

Gospel of Matthew Heal, Healing Jesus Christ John the Baptist Miracle Unpardonable Sin, Unforgivable Sin

Topics

False Accusation: Incidents Illustrative of Against Jesus Jesus, the Christ: Heals Two Blind Men and Casts out an Evil Spirit from a Mute Boy (At Capernaum) Satan: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To The Pharisees: Imputed Christ's Miracles to Satan's Power