Matius 9:18
Konteks9:18 As he was saying these things, a ruler came, bowed low before him, and said, “My daughter has just died, but come and lay your hand on her and she will live.”
Matius 12:25
Konteks12:25 Now when Jesus 1 realized what they were thinking, he said to them, 2 “Every kingdom divided against itself is destroyed, 3 and no town or house divided against itself will stand.
Matius 22:16
Konteks22:16 They sent to him their disciples along with the Herodians, 4 saying, “Teacher, we know that you are truthful, and teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. 5 You do not court anyone’s favor because you show no partiality. 6
Matius 26:47
Konteks26:47 While he was still speaking, Judas, 7 one of the twelve, arrived. With him was a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent by the chief priests and elders of the people.
[12:25] 1 tc The majority of
[12:25] 2 sn Jesus here demonstrated the absurdity of the thinking of the religious leaders who maintained that he was in league with Satan and that he actually derived his power from the devil. He first teaches (vv. 25-28) that if he casts out demons by the ruler of the demons, then in reality Satan is fighting against himself, with the result that his kingdom has come to an end. He then teaches (v. 29) about tying up the strong man to prove that he does not need to align himself with the devil because he is more powerful. Jesus defeated Satan at his temptation (4:1-11) and by his exorcisms he clearly demonstrated himself to be stronger than the devil. The passage reveals the desperate condition of the religious leaders, who in their hatred for Jesus end up attributing the work of the Holy Spirit to Satan (a position for which they will be held accountable, 12:31-32).
[12:25] 3 tn Or “is left in ruins.”
[22:16] 4 sn The Herodians are mentioned in the NT only once in Matt (22:16 = Mark 12:13) and twice in Mark (3:6; 12:13; some
[22:16] 5 sn Teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. Very few comments are as deceitful as this one; they did not really believe this at all. The question of the Pharisees and Herodians was specifically designed to trap Jesus.
[22:16] 6 tn Grk “And it is not a concern to you about anyone because you do not see the face of men.”
[26:47] 7 tn Grk “behold, Judas.” The Greek word ἰδού (idou) has not been translated because it has no exact English equivalent here, but adds interest and emphasis (BDAG 468 s.v. 1).