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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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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 9:34
18th Century
Theologian
Prince of the devils. That is, Beelzebub. See Barnes, Matthew 12:24.
AT Robertson
On Matthew 9:34
By the prince of the devils (εν τω αρχοντ των δαιμονιων). Demons, not devils. The codex Bezae omits this verse, but it is probably…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 9:33–34
19th Century
Preacher
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, …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 9:34
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…
John Calvin
On Matthew 9:34
16th Century
Theologian
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…
John Gill
On Matthew 9:34
17th Century
Pastor
But the Pharisees said
Who were the sworn enemies of Christ, and were filled with envy at him, and malice against hi…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 9:32–34
17th Century
Minister
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…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 9:27–34
13th Century
Philosopher
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…