Matthew 12:22 KJV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Matthew 12:22-37

In these verses we have, I. Christ's glorious conquest of Satan, in the gracious cure of one who, by the divine permission, was under his power, and in his possession, Matt. 12:22. Here observe, 1. The man's case was very sad; he was possessed with a devil. More cases of this kind occurred in Christ's time than usual, that Christ's power might be the more magnified, and his purpose the more manifested, in opposing and dispossessing Satan; and that it might the more evidently appear, that he... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Matthew 12:1-50

In Matthew 12:1-50 we read the history of a series of crucial events in the life of Jesus. In every man's life there are decisive moments, times and events on which the whole of his life hinges. This chapter presents us with the story of such a period in the life of Jesus. In it we see the orthodox Jewish religious leaders of the day coming to their final decision regarding Jesus--and that was rejection. It was not only rejection in the sense that they would have nothing to do with him; it... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 12:22

Then was brought unto him one possessed with a devil ,.... About this time, or some little time after, when he was returned from the sea of Galilee, and was come into a certain house; see Mark 3:19 some persons brought him a demoniac, in compassion to the possessed man, and being persuaded of the power of Christ to heal him by the late cures he had performed. A like instance we have in Matthew 9:32 , which had a like effect upon the people, and cavilled at by the Pharisees in much the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 12:22

One possessed with a devil, blind and dumb - A person from whom the indwelling demon took away both sight and hearing. Satan makes himself master of the heart, the eyes, and the tongue of the sinner. His heart he fills with the love of sin; his eyes he blinds that he may not see his guilt, and the perdition which awaits him; and his tongue he hinders from prayer and supplication, though he gives it increasing liberty in blasphemies, lies, slanders, etc. None but Jesus can redeem from this... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 12:22

Verse 22 Matthew 12:22.Then was brought to him. Luke explains from the effect, that the devil by which the man was possessed was dumb; but Matthew says, that a twofold plague had been inflicted on the man. Many persons, no doubt, are blind and deaf on account of natural defects; but it is evident, that this man had become blind, and had been deprived of the use of speech, though there was no defect in his optical nerves, (104) or in the proportion of his tongue. We need not wonder that so much... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 12:1-45

(1) Opposition from his enemies. (a) Conscious and wilful opposition ( Matthew 12:1-37 ). ( α ) As regards the sabbath ( Matthew 12:1-14 ). ( β ) An interlude. The evangelist sees in our Lord's behaviour the fulfilment of Isaiah's prophecy (verses 15-21). ( γ ) The opposition carried to the extreme of accusing him of alliance with Beelzebub. Christ shows the monstrous character of such an accusation, and the absence which it discloses of all spirituality of mind... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 12:1-50

The opposition that our Lord met with read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 12:22

Then was brought . So Westcott and Herr margin, but text, "then they brought," as in Matthew 9:32 . Unto him one possessed with a devil, blind (this fact is not mentioned by Luke), and dumb . "The devil had shut up each entrance by which be might come to faith, his sight and his hearing, yet Christ opened each" (Chrysostom). And he healed him , insomuch that the blind and dumb both spake and saw. The case was worse than even that of Matthew 9:32 , where the man was not blind. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 12:22-32

The healing of a man blind and dumb, and the consequent blasphemy of the Pharisees. The miracle leads them to the extreme of spiritual opposition. (On the assimilation to our Matthew 12:22-24 , found in Matthew 9:32-34 , see notes there.) The parallel passages are Luke 11:14-23 and, for the blasphemy and our Lord's consequent defence only, Mark 3:22-30 . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 12:22-32

The blasphemy against the Holy Ghost. Many persons have been tempted to believe that they had committed this dreadful sin, and thereby put themselves beyond the reach of mercy. Correct judgment upon this very important subject may best be attained by considering the more fearfully emphatic words of our Lord in their connection. I. THE NATURE OF THE BLASPHEMY MAY BE GATHERED FROM THE STORY . 1 . Our Lord had wrought a notable miracle. 2 . The people were... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Matthew 12:22-37

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Matthew 12:1-50

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 12:22

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 12:22

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 12:22

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 12:1-45

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 12:1-50

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 12:22

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 12:22-32

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 12:22-32

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