Casting out a Demon in a Mute Man
Matthew 9:32-34
It is so tempting to reject the move of the Holy Spirit among Christians theologically different from us. Do not do it!
Published August 14th, 2017; Updated September 29th, 2017
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Jesus demonstrates His authority over Satan by casting out a demon causing muteness. The crowds are amazed but the Pharisees accuse Him of using demonic powers.
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Matthew 9:32-34
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As they were going out,
a a mute, b demon-possessed man 1 was brought to Him.
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After the demon was cast out,
the mute man spoke;
and the crowds were amazed,
and were saying,
“ a Nothing like this has 1 ever been seen in Israel.”
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But the Pharisees were saying,
“He a casts out the demons
by the ruler of the demons.”
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Matthew 9:32-34
Casting out a Demon in a Mute Man
As they were going out,
a mute, demon- possessed man was brought to Him.
κωφός - deaf, dumb or both.
After the demon was cast out,
the mute man spoke;
and the crowds were amazed,
and were saying, “Nothing like this has ever been seen in Israel.”
But the Pharisees were saying, “He casts out the demons by the ruler of the demons.”
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