Mat 12:22-24 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Matt 12:22-45: 12:22-45 The Messiah was rejected by the Pharisees, the teachers of religious law, and his own generation.

a12:22-45►

b12:23►

cMark 2:12►

d6:51►

eLuke 2:47►

f8:56►

g24:22►

h12:24►

‏ 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.