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Christ's Absolute Authority
Commentators emphasize that Jesus' "rebuke" was a powerful command that the demon could not resist. Scholars explain that Jesus directly addressed the evil spirit, and with a single word, demonstrated His absolute authority over all demonic forces, compelling the demon to leave immediately and without question.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 17:18
18th Century
Theologian
And Jesus rebuked the devil. The word rebuke has the combined force of reproving and commanding. He reprove…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 17:18
19th Century
Preacher
Jesus rebuked the devil; and he departed. One word from Christ and Satan flees. Mark calls this evil spirit dumb and deaf, but he…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 17:18
Jesus’ response is reminiscent of Dt 32:5, 20. He notes that unbelief is characteristic of “this generation” (GK 1155)—a word that extends Jesus’ e…
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John Gill
On Matthew 17:18
17th Century
Pastor
And Jesus rebuked the devil
The words may indeed be rendered, "and Jesus rebuked him, and the devil departed out of …
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 17:14–21
17th Century
Minister
The case of afflicted children should be presented to God by faithful and fervent prayer. Christ cured the child. Though the people were perverse, …
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 17:14–26
13th Century
Philosopher
Here, He foretells the tranquility of glory, which is assaulted by diabolical possession and the disturbance of men. He foretells that the first as…