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Matthew
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And when they were gone out, behold they brought him a dumb man, possessed with a devil.
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In a spiritual context, this signifies that just as the blind are given sight, so too is the mute liberated to speak, enabling him to proclaim praise for the One he once denied."},{"author-name":"John Chrysostom","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c88ea76859f9f8e2ffd3ee_John%20Chrysostom.png","category":"Holy Fathers and Teachers","century":4,"exegesis-text":"This affliction was not a natural occurrence but rather the result of the devil's malevolence. Consequently, it was essential for others to bring the man tormented by demons. Unable to communicate, he could neither ask for help nor articulate his needs, as the demon had silenced him and enslaved his spirit. Thus, the Lord did not inquire about his faith; instead, He promptly restored him to health. When the evil spirit was expelled, the evangelist recounts that the mute man began to speak. The crowd was filled with astonishment and remarked, “Never was there such a phenomenon in Israel” (Matthew 9:33). This particularly distressed the Pharisees, as they regarded Christ above not only His contemporaries but also those who came before Him, not merely for His miracles but for the ease and swiftness with which He healed an abundance of ailments, including those deemed incurable. Such was the collective perception of Jesus among the people."},{"author-name":"Theophylact of Bulgaria","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c8989296bafed9104677d7_Theophylact%20of%20Bulgaria.png","category":"Holy Fathers and Teachers","century":11,"exegesis-text":"This affliction was not natural, but rather inflicted by a demon; hence, others brought him forward. He was unable to speak for himself, as the demon had silenced him. Thus, the Lord did not demand faith from him, but instead healed him instantly by casting out the demon that hindered his ability to speak."},{"author-name":"Euthymios Zigabenos","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c96d263b8c22d9c467bdab_no-pic-theosis.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":11,"exegesis-text":"A mute is described as an individual who is unable to articulate speech, as the term applies not only to those who lack hearing but also to those who are incapable of vocal expression."},{"author-name":"Nicephoros (Theotokis)","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c8958407451968d9c204fb_Nicephoros%20(Theotokis).png","category":"Christian Authors","century":18,"exegesis-text":"Abundant and endlessly rich in miraculous grace! Each miracle was swiftly succeeded by another. The blind individuals had scarcely exited the home after receiving their sight when they brought to Him a man who could neither hear nor speak and was possessed by a demon. Compassionate, the Lord saw him and healed him, casting out the demon. However, the Evangelist does not reveal the reason for the transformation apart from stating that the mute man began to speak. A mute is not solely a person unable to hear; they are also one who cannot articulate. The beloved physician Luke recounts how the prophet Zechariah, the father of the Forerunner, was left speechless after the angelic visitation (κωφός - deaf and mute). Although Zechariah was rendered silent, he also could not hear (Luke 1:22). The evidence of his deafness is clear; if he could hear, he would have been informed about the name he wished to give his son. Likewise, it is evident that he remained without speech, as he wrote on a tablet, \\"John shall be his name,\\" after which his mouth and tongue were loosed (Luke 1:63-64). In this case, the demon afflicted not only the man’s hearing but also his ability to speak. In concise yet insightful terms, the God-revealing Matthew describes both conditions: deafness with the term ‘nem’, and muteness, alongside the blame for these afflictions with the statement, \\"And I cast out the demon, and he spoke to the mute.\\" This indicates that the demon had bound both the speech and hearing of the afflicted individual; consequently, once the demon was expelled, the mute began to form words. At a different time, the same afflicted man, unable to hear and speak, was healed by Jesus Christ, as He commanded, “O deaf and mute spirit! I command you, come out of him and never enter him again” (Mark 9:25). Additionally, it becomes evident that those who obey the desires of the adversary and become enslaved by sin and lack of repentance also find themselves deaf and mute. They are deaf because they do not hear the word of God, and mute because they do not speak of righteousness and virtue. Despite the undeniable power of these miracles to convince all witnesses of His divine nature, some marveled while others condemned and blasphemed Him. Matthew 9:33-34 reveals that the crowd was astonished, exclaiming, \\"Never has such been seen in Israel,\\" while the Pharisees asserted, \\"He casts out demons by the ruler of demons.\\" The crowd expressed amazement, but the Pharisees resorted to blasphemy. The people judged with sincere and true discernment, stating that such miracles had never been witnessed among the people of Israel. Indeed, while the Prophets performed miracles, particularly Moses, Elijah, and Elisha, none matched the breadth of Jesus Christ’s works. The Prophets issued prayers to God for miracles, while Jesus commanded them to occur; the Prophets acted through divine grace, whereas Jesus invoked His inherent power and authority. Each Prophet performed only specific miracles, but Jesus engaged in every type of miracle. The Pharisees' judgment was both unjust and false, claiming that Jesus cast out demons by the power of the prince of demons. However, if Satan drives out Satan, he is inevitably divided and his dominion would collapse. Thus, the God-Man righteously silenced the Pharisees and scribes (Matthew 12:24; Mark 3:22; Luke 11:18). Why is it that the common folk, often lacking formal education, discern the truth more justly than the scholars, namely the Pharisees? It is because envy clouds the perceptions of both the learned and the unlearned. The populace, unfettered by envy, arrives at righteous judgments, while the Pharisees, blinded by jealousy, err in their assessments. Why did the Savior choose not to respond to the Pharisees’ unjust accusations and blasphemies? Because He had previously refrained from engaging with such claims; instead, He devoted Himself to His preaching mission, allowing His very deeds to reveal their blasphemies."},{"author-name":"Michail (Lusin)","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c89550c567e172d15b3055_Michail%20(Lusin).png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"They presented to Him a man who was mute and afflicted by a demon; this silence was not due to a natural condition, but rather caused by demonic influence, which is why others brought him forward. He was unable to plead for help himself, as the demon had restrained his speech. Consequently, Christ does not require faith from him and promptly heals him."},{"author-name":"Abbot Panteleimon about the Trinity","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c96d263b8c22d9c467bdab_no-pic-theosis.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"As they were departing, St. Matthew recounts that they presented to Him a man who was unable to speak. There are instances of muteness that arise from natural conditions or injuries to the vocal apparatus, but this particular affliction, as noted by St. Chrysostom, was unnatural and stemmed from malevolent forces. Thus, it was essential that this afflicted individual was brought by others. The demon had restrained his ability to speak, and consequently, he was unable to inquire about his own healing or solicit assistance from others. The Lord, therefore, did not question him regarding his faith, but instead, immediately cured him of his condition, responding to the faith exhibited by those who brought him forward."},{"author-name":"Gladkow B.I.","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c88bf0ceef8c96e09a6521_Gladkow%20B.I..png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"As soon as they exited the dwelling of Jesus, they introduced to Him a mute man afflicted by demonic possession. The demon unable to enable speech in this individual kept him silent, illustrating that the devil lacks the ability to perform miracles. While those tormented by demons may express words inspired by evil spirits, it is important to note that they are still able to speak on their own (see above, Matthew 8:29)."},{"author-name":"Paul Matwejewski","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c8969f5be0d592d5a10576_Paul%20Matwejewski.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"As the blind men emerged, they presented to the Lord a man tormented by demons, unable to speak due to an evil spirit that bound his tongue. This afflicted individual could neither call out for healing himself nor solicit help from others, prompting Jesus Christ to bypass any inquiries about his faith and heal him instantly. The astounding nature of such miracles, accomplished with just a word or a brief touch, left the onlookers in awe: \\"Never,\\" they exclaimed, \\"was there such a thing in Israel.\\" The crowd held Christ in higher esteem than the prophets and patriarchs, recognizing that He healed with divine authority, rather than through prayer as they did."},{"author-name":"Bogolepow D.P.","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c96d263b8c22d9c467bdab_no-pic-theosis.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"After departing from the residence of Jairus, Jesus made His way to a house in Capernaum, which was likely Simon Peter's home. As He traversed the streets, two blind men followed, calling out, \\"Have mercy on us, O Jesus, son of David.\\" Though the Lord appeared to ignore their cries as a test of their faith, the persistent blind men followed Him into the house, where they reiterated their request. Jesus then asked them, \\"Do you believe that I can do this?\\" They replied, \\"Yes, Lord!\\" He touched their eyes and declared, \\"According to your faith be it unto you,\\" and immediately their sight was restored. Soon after, the newly healed men left the presence of the Savior and brought a man possessed by a demon, who was particularly unable to speak due to the affliction. Jesus healed him as well, driving out the unclean spirit, and the mute man began to speak. Thus concluded one of the many challenging days in the Lord's ministry, which had begun with a journey to the eastern region of the sea, heading toward the territory of the Gadarenes."}]}
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