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But the Pharisees said, "By the prince of the demons, he casts out demons."
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A Desperate Accusation
Commentators note the Pharisees were cornered. Unable to deny the reality of the miracle, they resorted to slander. Their envy and pride led them to attribute a clear work of God to Satan. This reveals how a hardened heart, when confronted with divine power it cannot deny, will twist reality to maintain its unbelief.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Prince of the devils. That is, Beelzebub. See Barnes, Matthew 12:24.
By the prince of the devils (εν τω αρχοντ των δαιμονιων). Demons, not devils. The codex Bezae omits this verse, but it is probably…
19th Century
Anglican
Through the prince of the devils — In Matthew 12:24-30, this charge reappears with the addition of the name “Beelzebub” as the pri…
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Baptist
And when the devil was cast out, the dumb spoke: and the multitudes marvelled, saying, It was never so seen in Israel. But the Pharisees said, …
This is not the first intimation of direct opposition to Jesus in Matthew (vv.3, 11, 14, 24; cf. 5:10–12, 44). But the tide of opposition, which la…
16th Century
Protestant
But the Pharisees said—from this it is evident with what rage and fury they were filled, who did not hesitate to attack with wicked slande…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But the Pharisees said Who were the sworn enemies of Christ, and were filled with envy at him, and malice against hi…
Of the two, better a mute devil than a blaspheming one. Christ's cures strike at the root, and remove the effect by taking away the cause; they ope…
13th Century
Catholic
Above, it was shown how He restored life; here it is mentioned how He gave vital functions. And, firstly, it is mentioned how He restored sight; an…
