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A Demonic Confession
Commentators highlight the stunning clarity with which the demons identify Jesus as the "Son of God." While the disciples were still wondering who Jesus was, his spiritual enemies knew his divine identity and authority without question. Scholars note this serves as a powerful, albeit unwilling, testimony to Christ's divinity. It demonstrates that merely knowing facts about Jesus is not the same as saving faith.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 8:29
18th Century
Theologian
What have we to do with thee? This might have been translated very appropriately, "What have you to do with us?" The meaning is, "Why do y…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 8:29
Thou Son of God (υιε του θεου). The recognition of Jesus by the demons is surprising. The whole subject of demonology is difficult…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 8:28–29
19th Century
Preacher
And when he was come to the other side into the country of the Gergesenes, there met him two possessed with devils, coming out of the tombs, ex…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 8:29
The demons stand in contrast to the disciples of v.27, for they know who Jesus is. In spite of this knowledge, they remained demons; to know Jesus …
John Calvin
On Matthew 8:29
16th Century
Theologian
What have we to do with thee? With these words, they would willingly drive him far from them. But when they see that they are held under r…
John Gill
On Matthew 8:29
17th Century
Pastor
And behold they cried out, saying This is an instance and proof of the wonderful power of Christ over the devils; and has…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 8:28–34
17th Century
Minister
The devils have nothing to do with Christ as a Savior; they neither have nor hope for any benefit from him. Oh, the depth of this mystery of Divine…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 8:28–34
13th Century
Philosopher
And when he was come on the other side of the water. Because the miracles through which the Lord freed many people from e…