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Jesus' Divine Insight
Multiple commentators highlight that Jesus didn't just hear the Pharisees' words; he "knew their thoughts." Scholars like Albert Barnes and John Gill see this as a clear demonstration of his divine omniscience. Jesus was not merely debating a flawed argument but confronting the hidden malice in his opponents' hearts, revealing his unique authority.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 12:25
18th Century
Theologian
25. And Jesus knew their thoughts, etc. To know the thoughts of the heart belongs only to God, Psalms 139:2;[Reference Jeremiah…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 12:25
Knowing their thoughts (ειδως δε τας ενθυμησεις αυτων). What they were revolving in their minds. They now find out what a powerful…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 12:25–26
19th Century
Preacher
The Thought-reader meets them with an argument in the highest degree conclusive, overwhelming them by reducing their statement to absurdity. Imagin…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 12:25
Knowing the thoughts of the Pharisees (v.26), Jesus points out that any kingdom, city, or household that develops internal strife will destroy itse…
John Calvin
On Matthew 12:25
16th Century
Theologian
But as Jesus knew their thoughts. Though Christ knew sufficiently well, and had often learned by experience, that the scribes, in the exer…
John Gill
On Matthew 12:25
17th Century
Pastor
And Jesus knew their thoughts
He not only heard their blasphemous words, but was privy to their secret thoughts; he …
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 12:22–30
17th Century
Minister
A soul under Satan's power, and led captive by him, is blind in the things of God and dumb at the throne of grace; it sees nothing and says nothing…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 12:22–37
13th Century
Philosopher
Above, the Lord refuted those who were slandering both His doctrine and His life; here, however, He refutes those who disparage His miracles. And f…