Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 12:25-37
Jesus’ reply in view of the response 12:25-37 read more
Matthew 12:24-26
Thomas Constable
John Darby
Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Matthew 12:24
12:24 by (e-16) En , lit. 'in the power of.' see Note c, ch. 3.11. read more
John Darby
Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Matthew 12:25
12:25 knowing (a-3) Ginosko , ver. 15, objective knowledge. In ver. 25 it is Oida , conscious knowledge. See Note, 1 Corinthians 8:1 . read more
John Dummelow
John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 12:1-50
Plucking Corn on the Sabbath. Blasphemy against the Holy Ghost1-8. Plucking the corn on the sabbath (Mark 2:23; Luke 6:1). This chapter begins the period of active conflict with the Pharisees. It is characteristic of the pedantry of the Pharisees that their opposition turned more upon minute points of legal observance than upon broad principles. The Fourth Gospel agrees with the synoptists in making the sabbath controversy of leading importance in the development of hostility to Christ (John... read more
Charles John Ellicott
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Matthew 12:24
(24) Beelzebub the prince of the devils.—(See Notes on Matthew 9:34; Matthew 10:25.) The words appear to have been whispered by the Pharisees among the people. They were not addressed to Jesus. The charge is significant as showing that the Pharisees admitted the reality of the work of healing which they had witnessed, and were driven to explain it by assuming demoniacal agency. read more
Charles John Ellicott
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Matthew 12:25
(25) Jesus knew their thoughts.—The Searcher of Hearts saw the meaning of the whispers and the looks of real or affected horror, and now enters on a full answer to the charge. Of all the accusations brought against Him this was the one that caused the greatest Pain, and drew forth the most indignant answer. He had restored peace and joy, freedom of reason and will to those who had lost them, had been doing His Father’s work on earth, and He was accused of being in league with the powers of... read more
Charles John Ellicott
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Matthew 12:26
(26) If Satan cast out Satan.—In the Greek the name has the article in both places, as pointing to the one great adversary. It is not that one Satan casts out another, but that he, on the assumption of the Pharisees, casts out himself. Satan is not personally identified with the demon, the deaf or dumb spirit, that had possessed the man, but the language implies that where evil enters into the soul, Satan enters also. (Comp. John 13:27.) There is, as it were, a seeming ubiquity, a solidarité,... read more
William Nicoll
Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Matthew 12:1-50
Matthew 12:19-20 'Not strive,' not 'cry,' not lift up His voice 'in the streets,' not break 'the bruised reed,' not quench 'the smoking flax'! These are some of the rarest and finest features of a character that is altogether lovely. They are negative characteristics. The character of the Christ is no less unique in its striking absences than in its majestic presences. Its valleys are as conspicuous as its mountains. The Holy Ghost works in the way of a certain exclusion. His handiwork is... read more
William Nicoll
Expositor's Bible Commentary - Matthew 12:1-50
Chapter 10The Shadow of the Cross - Matthew 11:1-30; Matthew 12:1-50I-DISCOURAGEMENTS. {Matthew 11:1-30}HITHERTO almost everything has been hopeful and encouraging in our Evangelist’s record of the Saviour’s ministry. It began like daybreak on the shores of the sea of Galilee. Great multitudes followed Him wherever He went; and those whom He called to be with Him cheerfully responded to the summons. When He preached the Gospel of the kingdom, the people were astonished at His doctrine, and... read more
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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 12:25-26
Probably Jesus’ knew His critics’ thoughts as anyone else who had suffered such an attack would (cf. Matthew 9:4). Alternatively this may be a statement of Jesus’ omniscience. Any kingdom, city, or household that experiences internal conflict will destroy itself eventually if the strife continues. This holds true for the domain over which Satan rules as well. For Satan to cast out demons would amount to his casting out himself since the demons do his work. read more