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One of the multitude answered, "Teacher, I brought to you my son, who has a mute spirit;
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Sickness and Spirit
Commentators like Calvin and Spurgeon explain the boy's condition was a complex mix of a natural ailment, likely severe epilepsy, and demonic possession. They suggest the evil spirit exploited the boy's physical weakness to cause his suffering. This reveals how spiritual battles can manifest in the physical realm and highlights Christ's authority over both disease and demons.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
A dumb spirit. A spirit which deprived his son of the power of speaking.
I brought unto thee my son (ηνεγκα τον υιον μου προς σε). The father stepped out and gave the explanation of the excited dispute i…
19th Century
Anglican
A dumb spirit.—This, again, is peculiar to St. Mark, as is also gnashing of the teeth and pining or withering in…
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Baptist
And one of the multitude answered and said, Master, I have brought unto thee my son, which hath a dumb spirit;
We do not know if th…
Jesus’ inquiry as to what the other disciples and the crowd were arguing about brought a reply from a man who had brought his demon-possessed and e…
16th Century
Protestant
Master, I have brought to you my son. Matthew describes a different kind of disease from what Mark describes, for he says that the man was…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And one of the multitude answered and said The Scribes made no reply, being afraid to engage with him, whom they had often fou…
The father of the suffering youth reflected on the lack of power in the disciples, but Christ would have him attribute the disappointment to the la…
