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A Correct Accusation?
Commentators unanimously agree that the scribes were theologically correct on one point: only God has the authority to forgive sins. Their accusation of blasphemy was a logical conclusion based on their belief that Jesus was merely a man. This highlights the profound and direct nature of Jesus' claim to divinity.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 9:3
18th Century
Theologian
This man blasphemeth. The word blaspheme originally means to speak evil of anyone, to injure by words, or to blame unjustly. When…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 9:3
This man blasphemeth (ουτος βλασφημε). See the sneer in "this fellow." "The prophet always is a scandalous, irreverent blasphemer …
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 9:3
19th Century
Preacher
And, behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth.
"He arrogates to himself the prerogative of God. …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 9:3
Some teachers of the law muttered among themselves that Jesus was blaspheming. It is God alone who can forgive sin (Isaiah 43:25; [Refe…
John Calvin
On Matthew 9:3
16th Century
Theologian
And, behold, some of the scribes: they accuse Christ of blasphemy and sacrilege because he claims for himself what is God’s prerogative. T…
John Gill
On Matthew 9:3
17th Century
Pastor
And behold, certain of the Scribes said within themselves ,
&c.] And of the Pharisees also, as Luke says; for there …
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 9:1–8
17th Century
Minister
The faith of the paralytic's friends in bringing him to Christ was a strong faith; they firmly believed that Jesus Christ both could and would heal…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 9:1–8
13th Century
Philosopher
Above, the Evangelist set forth miracles opposed to bodily dangers; here, he sets forth miracles opposed to spiritual dangers. According to this, h…