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Others said, "These are not the sayings of one possessed with a demon. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?"
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Judging by Words and Works
Commentators note that those defending Jesus used a clear, two-part test. They argued that His words were wise and sober, not the ravings of a demoniac. Furthermore, His miraculous work of healing the blind was a creative, good act, something completely contrary to the destructive nature of a demon. This combination of righteous teaching and benevolent miracles served as powerful evidence of His divine origin.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Not the words, and so on. His words are sober, grave, pious, full of wisdom. The preaching of Jesus always produced an effect. It made bit…
Of one possessed with a demon (δαιμονιζομενου). Genitive of present passive participle of δαιμονιζω. They had heard demoniacs talk…
19th Century
Anglican
Others said, These are not the words of him that hath a devil.—We trace here again the presence of the better party among the Sanhedrin, w…
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Baptist
I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father. There was a division therefore a…
The reaction of the populace was divided. To Jesus’ enemies, his claims seemed so exaggerated and so contradictory to the popular understanding of …
16th Century
Protestant
These are not the words of a demoniac. It is as if they demanded that people should judge from the fact itself; for the truth, as we have …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Others said, these are not the words of him that has a devil No madman or demoniac, o…
Satan ruins many by causing them to lose respect for the word and ordinances. People would not be laughed out of their necessary food, yet they all…
13th Century
Catholic
After showing that he has the power to give life and demonstrating his manner of doing so, our Lord here shows how this power to give lif…