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The scribes who came down from Jerusalem said, "He has Beelzebul," and, "By the prince of the demons he casts out the demons."
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Scrutiny from the Top
Commentators emphasize that the accusers were "scribes who came down from Jerusalem." This signifies that Jesus' ministry was no longer a local phenomenon. His growing influence had captured the attention of the highest religious authorities, who traveled to investigate and ultimately oppose Him.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And the Scribes, etc. See Barnes on Matthew 12:24-32.
The occasion of their saying this was that He had healed a man possessed with…
19th Century
Anglican
He hath Beelzebub.—See Notes on Matthew 12:24-32.
The teachers of the law had come down from Jerusalem, indicating that the word about Jesus was spreading and causing concern in high places. Their …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the Scribes which came down from Jerusalem Or, "but the Scribes" who had an aversion to Christ, and a different …
It was plain that the doctrine of Christ had a direct tendency to break the devil's power; and it was as plain that casting him out of the bodies o…
