Matthew 12:22
New International Version
Then they brought him a demon-possessed man who was blind and mute, and Jesus healed him, so that he could both talk and see.

New Living Translation
Then a demon-possessed man, who was blind and couldn’t speak, was brought to Jesus. He healed the man so that he could both speak and see.

English Standard Version
Then a demon-oppressed man who was blind and mute was brought to him, and he healed him, so that the man spoke and saw.

Berean Standard Bible
Then a demon-possessed man who was blind and mute was brought to Jesus, and He healed the man so that he could speak and see.

Berean Literal Bible
Then was brought to Him one possessed by a demon, blind and mute, and He healed him, in order for the mute man to speak and to see.

King James Bible
Then was brought unto him one possessed with a devil, blind, and dumb: and he healed him, insomuch that the blind and dumb both spake and saw.

New King James Version
Then one was brought to Him who was demon-possessed, blind and mute; and He healed him, so that the blind and mute man both spoke and saw.

New American Standard Bible
Then a demon-possessed man who was blind and unable to speak was brought to Jesus, and He healed him so that the man who was unable to speak talked and could see.

NASB 1995
Then a demon-possessed man who was blind and mute was brought to Jesus, and He healed him, so that the mute man spoke and saw.

NASB 1977
Then there was brought to Him a demon-possessed man who was blind and dumb, and He healed him, so that the dumb man spoke and saw.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then a demon-possessed man who was blind and mute was brought to Jesus, and He healed him, so that the mute man spoke and saw.

Amplified Bible
Then a demon-possessed man who was blind and mute was brought to Jesus, and He healed him, so that the mute man both spoke and saw.

Christian Standard Bible
Then a demon-possessed man who was blind and unable to speak was brought to him. He healed him, so that the man could both speak and see.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then a demon-possessed man who was blind and unable to speak was brought to Him. He healed him, so that the man could both speak and see.

American Standard Version
Then was brought unto him one possessed with a demon, blind and dumb: and he healed him, insomuch that the dumb man spake and saw.

Contemporary English Version
Some people brought to Jesus a man who was blind and could not talk because he had a demon in him. Jesus healed the man, and then he was able to talk and see.

English Revised Version
Then was brought unto him one possessed with a devil, blind and dumb: and he healed him, insomuch that the dumb man spake and saw.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then some people brought Jesus a man possessed by a demon. The demon made the man blind and unable to talk. Jesus cured him so that he could talk and see.

Good News Translation
Then some people brought to Jesus a man who was blind and could not talk because he had a demon. Jesus healed the man, so that he was able to talk and see.

International Standard Version
Then a demon-possessed man who was blind and unable to talk was brought to him. Jesus healed him so that the man could speak and see.

Majority Standard Bible
Then a demon-possessed man who was blind and mute was brought to Jesus, and He healed the man so that the blind and mute man could both speak and see.

NET Bible
Then they brought to him a demon-possessed man who was blind and mute. Jesus healed him so that he could speak and see.

New Heart English Bible
Then one possessed by a demon, blind and mute, was brought to him and he healed him, so that the mute man spoke and saw.

Webster's Bible Translation
Then was brought to him one possessed with a demon, blind and dumb; and he healed him, so that the blind and dumb both spoke and saw.

Weymouth New Testament
At that time a demoniac was brought to Him, blind and dumb; and He cured him, so that the dumb man could speak and see.

World English Bible
Then one possessed by a demon, blind and mute, was brought to him; and he healed him, so that the blind and mute man both spoke and saw.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Then was brought to Him a demoniac, blind and mute, and He healed him, so that the blind and mute both spoke and saw.

Berean Literal Bible
Then was brought to Him one possessed by a demon, blind and mute, and He healed him, in order for the mute man to speak and to see.

Young's Literal Translation
Then was brought to him a demoniac, blind and dumb, and he healed him, so that the blind and dumb both spake and saw.

Smith's Literal Translation
Then he possessed with a demon, blind, and dumb, was brought to him; and he cured him, so that the blind and dumb spake and saw also.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Then was offered to him one possessed with a devil, blind and dumb: and he healed him, so that he spoke and saw.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then one who had a demon, who was blind and mute, was brought to him. And he cured him, so that he spoke and saw.

New American Bible
Then they brought to him a demoniac who was blind and mute. He cured the mute person so that he could speak and see.

New Revised Standard Version
Then they brought to him a demoniac who was blind and mute; and he cured him, so that the one who had been mute could speak and see.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then they brought near to him a lunatic, who was also dumb and blind; and he healed him, so that the dumb and blind man could speak and see.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But then they brought to him a certain demoniac, mute and blind, and he healed him so that the mute and blind man could speak and could see.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
Then was brought to him a demoniac, blind and dumb: and he cured him, so that the blind and dumb man both spoke and saw.

Godbey New Testament
Then a demonized man was brought to Him, blind and dumb: and He healed him, so that the blind and dumb man both spake and saw.

Haweis New Testament
Then was brought to him a demoniac, blind and dumb; and he cured him, so as to enable the blind and dumb both to speak and see.

Mace New Testament
Then they brought to him a demoniac, who was both blind and dumb: and he cured him so effectually, that he recovered both his speech and his sight;

Weymouth New Testament
At that time a demoniac was brought to Him, blind and dumb; and He cured him, so that the dumb man could speak and see.

Worrell New Testament
Then there was brought to Him a demoniac, blind, and dumb; and He healed him, so that the dumb man spake and saw.

Worsley New Testament
Then was brought to Him a demoniac, who was blind and dumb; and he healed Him, so that the blind and dumb man both spake and saw:

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Context
A House Divided
21In His name the nations will put their hope.” 22Then a demon-possessed man who was blind and mute was brought to Jesus, and He healed the man so that he could speak and see. 23The crowds were astounded and asked, “Could this be the Son of David?”…

Cross References
Mark 3:11
And when the unclean spirits saw Him, they fell down before Him and cried out, “You are the Son of God!”

Luke 11:14
One day Jesus was driving out a demon that was mute. And when the demon was gone, the man who had been mute spoke. The crowds were amazed,

Isaiah 35:5-6
Then the eyes of the blind will be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped. / Then the lame will leap like a deer and the mute tongue will shout for joy. For waters will gush forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert.

John 9:32-33
Never before has anyone heard of opening the eyes of a man born blind. / If this man were not from God, He could do no such thing.”

Matthew 9:32-33
As they were leaving, a demon-possessed man who was mute was brought to Jesus. / And when the demon had been driven out, the man began to speak. The crowds were amazed and said, “Nothing like this has ever been seen in Israel!”

Mark 7:32-35
Some people brought to Him a man who was deaf and hardly able to speak, and they begged Jesus to place His hand on him. / So Jesus took him aside privately, away from the crowd, and put His fingers into the man’s ears. Then He spit and touched the man’s tongue. / And looking up to heaven, He sighed deeply and said to him, “Ephphatha!” (which means, “Be opened!”). ...

Luke 7:21-22
At that very hour Jesus healed many people of their diseases, afflictions, and evil spirits, and He gave sight to many who were blind. / So He replied, “Go back and report to John what you have seen and heard: The blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor.

Isaiah 42:7
to open the eyes of the blind, to bring prisoners out of the dungeon and those sitting in darkness out from the prison house.

John 10:21
But others replied, “These are not the words of a man possessed by a demon. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?”

Acts 10:38
how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him.

Isaiah 29:18
On that day the deaf will hear the words of the scroll, and out of the deep darkness the eyes of the blind will see.

Matthew 15:30-31
Large crowds came to Him, bringing the lame, the blind, the crippled, the mute, and many others, and laid them at His feet, and He healed them. / The crowd was amazed when they saw the mute speaking, the crippled restored, the lame walking, and the blind seeing. And they glorified the God of Israel.

Luke 4:40-41
At sunset, all who were ill with various diseases were brought to Jesus, and laying His hands on each one, He healed them. / Demons also came out of many people, shouting, “You are the Son of God!” But He rebuked the demons and would not allow them to speak, because they knew He was the Christ.

Isaiah 61:1
The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners,

John 5:36
But I have testimony more substantial than that of John. For the works that the Father has given Me to accomplish—the very works I am doing—testify about Me that the Father has sent Me.


Treasury of Scripture

Then was brought to him one possessed with a devil, blind, and dumb: and he healed him, so that the blind and dumb both spoke and saw.

was.

Matthew 9:32
As they went out, behold, they brought to him a dumb man possessed with a devil.

Mark 3:11
And unclean spirits, when they saw him, fell down before him, and cried, saying, Thou art the Son of God.

Luke 11:14
And he was casting out a devil, and it was dumb. And it came to pass, when the devil was gone out, the dumb spake; and the people wondered.

he healed.

Mark 7:35-37
And straightway his ears were opened, and the string of his tongue was loosed, and he spake plain…

Mark 9:17-26
And one of the multitude answered and said, Master, I have brought unto thee my son, which hath a dumb spirit; …

blind.

Psalm 51:15
O Lord, open thou my lips; and my mouth shall shew forth thy praise.

Isaiah 29:18
And in that day shall the deaf hear the words of the book, and the eyes of the blind shall see out of obscurity, and out of darkness.

Isaiah 32:3,4
And the eyes of them that see shall not be dim, and the ears of them that hear shall hearken…

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Matthew 12
1. Jesus reproves the blindness of the Pharisees concerning the Sabbath,
3. by scripture,
9. by reason,
13. and by a miracle.
22. He heals a man possessed that was blind and mute;
24. and confronting the absurd charge of casting out demons by Beelzebub,
32. he shows that blasphemy against the Holy Spirit shall never be forgiven.
36. Account shall be made of idle words.
38. He rebukes the unfaithful, who seek after a sign,
46. and shows who is his brother, sister, and mother.














Then they brought him
This phrase indicates an action taken by others to bring a person in need to Jesus. The Greek word for "brought" is "προσφέρω" (prosphero), which means to present or offer. This act of bringing someone to Jesus reflects the faith and hope that those around the afflicted person had in Jesus' ability to heal. It underscores the communal aspect of faith, where individuals often rely on the support and faith of others to encounter Christ.

a demon-possessed man
The term "demon-possessed" comes from the Greek "δαιμονίζομαι" (daimonizomai), which refers to being under the influence or control of a demon. In the historical and scriptural context, demon possession was understood as a spiritual affliction that manifested in physical and mental symptoms. This highlights the reality of spiritual warfare and the belief in the existence of evil spirits that can oppress individuals.

who was blind and mute
The condition of being "blind and mute" emphasizes the severity of the man's affliction. In the ancient world, blindness and muteness were often seen as insurmountable disabilities, making the man's healing even more miraculous. The Greek words "τυφλός" (typhlos) for blind and "κωφός" (kophos) for mute indicate a complete lack of sight and speech, symbolizing the totality of the man's need for divine intervention.

and Jesus healed him
The phrase "Jesus healed him" is central to the narrative, showcasing Jesus' authority and compassion. The Greek word "θεραπεύω" (therapeuo) means to serve, cure, or restore to health. This act of healing is a testament to Jesus' divine power and his role as the Messiah who brings restoration and wholeness. It also serves as a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah's healing ministry.

so that he could both speak and see
The result of the healing is that the man "could both speak and see," highlighting the completeness of Jesus' miracle. The restoration of sight and speech signifies not only physical healing but also spiritual liberation. This transformation is a powerful demonstration of the kingdom of God breaking into the world, where Jesus reverses the effects of sin and evil, bringing light and communication where there was once darkness and silence.

(22) The narrative that follows is again a stumbling-block in the way of harmonists. St. Luke (Luke 11:14) places it after the feeding of the five thousand; St. Mark (Mark 3:22) immediately after the mission of the Twelve. A like narrative has met us in Matthew 9:32, and it is probable enough that the charge was repeated as often as the occasion presented itself, and as often answered in identical or like words. St. Mark states that the Pharisees who brought it were those who had come down from Jerusalem, and this falls in with all that we have seen of the activity of those emissaries of the party.

Possessed with a devil, blind, and dumb.--In Matthew 9:32, the man was simply dumb; here the phenomena of the suspension of conscious sensation and volition were more complicated.

Verses 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 vers. 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. Verse 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.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Then
Τότε (Tote)
Adverb
Strong's 5119: Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that.

a demon-possessed man
δαιμονιζόμενος (daimonizomenos)
Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1139: To be possessed, be under the power of an evil-spirit or demon. Middle voice from daimon; to be exercised by a d?Mon.

[who was] blind
τυφλὸς (typhlos)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5185: Blind, physically or mentally. From, tuphoo; opaque, i.e. blind.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

mute
κωφός (kōphos)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2974: (lit: blunted) dumb, dull, deaf. From kopto; blunted, i.e. of hearing or speech.

was brought
προσηνέχθη (prosēnechthē)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 4374: From pros and phero; to bear towards, i.e. Lead to, tender, treat.

to [Jesus],
αὐτῷ (autō)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

He healed
ἐθεράπευσεν (etherapeusen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2323: From the same as therapon; to wait upon menially, i.e. to adore, or to relieve.

[the man]
αὐτόν (auton)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

so that
ὥστε (hōste)
Conjunction
Strong's 5620: So that, therefore, so then, so as to. From hos and te; so too, i.e. Thus therefore.

[he]
κωφὸν (kōphon)
Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2974: (lit: blunted) dumb, dull, deaf. From kopto; blunted, i.e. of hearing or speech.

could speak
λαλεῖν (lalein)
Verb - Present Infinitive Active
Strong's 2980: A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

see.
βλέπειν (blepein)
Verb - Present Infinitive Active
Strong's 991: (primarily physical), I look, see, perceive, discern. A primary verb; to look at.


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