But the Pharisees said, He casteth out devils through the prince of the devils.
34. But the Pharisees said Hence it is evident with what rage and fury they were filled, who did not scruple to assail with wicked slander so illustrious a work of God. We ought to observe the contrast between the applause of the people and the blasphemy of those men.
Christ is the Fountain of light as well as life; by giving sight to the blind, He shows Himself the same who commanded light to shine out of darkness at creation. These blind men knew Him as Son of David and proclaimed it in the streets, which makes the chief priests and Pharisees' denial all the more culpable, they could see His miracles but would not believe.
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Commenting on Matthew 9:27-34
But when he saw the multitudes,.... As he took his circuit through the several cities, towns, and villages, he made his observations upon the large numbers that flocked to his ministry, and seemed to be desirous of spiritual instructions, in what an unhappy and melancholy situation they were; and he was moved with compassion on them: his bowels yearned for them, he was touched with...