Matthew 12:22-24
Summary for Matt 12:22-45: 12:22-45 a The Messiah was rejected by the Pharisees, the teachers of religious law, and his own generation.12:23 b Amazement was a common response to Jesus’ miracles (Mark 2:12 c; 6:51 d; Luke 2:47 e; 8:56 f; 24:22 g).
• Could it be: The question expected a negative answer: Jesus did not fit their expectations for the Messiah, but his miracles did prompt the question.
12:24 h Satan: Greek Beelzeboul; see study note on 10:25.
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