Matthew 9:32
New International Version
While they were going out, a man who was demon-possessed and could not talk was brought to Jesus.

New Living Translation
When they left, a demon-possessed man who couldn’t speak was brought to Jesus.

English Standard Version
As they were going away, behold, a demon-oppressed man who was mute was brought to him.

Berean Standard Bible
As they were leaving, a demon-possessed man who was mute was brought to Jesus.

Berean Literal Bible
And as they were going out, behold, they brought to Him a mute man, possessed by a demon.

King James Bible
As they went out, behold, they brought to him a dumb man possessed with a devil.

New King James Version
As they went out, behold, they brought to Him a man, mute and demon-possessed.

New American Standard Bible
And as they were going out, behold, a demon-possessed man who was unable to speak was brought to Him.

NASB 1995
As they were going out, a mute, demon-possessed man was brought to Him.

NASB 1977
And as they were going out, behold, a dumb man, demon-possessed, was brought to Him.

Legacy Standard Bible
Now as they were going out, behold, a mute, demon-possessed man was brought to Him.

Amplified Bible
While they were going away, a mute, demon-possessed man was brought to Jesus.

Christian Standard Bible
Just as they were going out, a demon-possessed man who was unable to speak was brought to him.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Just as they were going out, a demon-possessed man who was unable to speak was brought to Him.

American Standard Version
And as they went forth, behold, there was brought to him a dumb man possessed with a demon.

Contemporary English Version
As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, some people brought to him a man who could not talk because a demon was in him.

English Revised Version
And as they went forth, behold, there was brought to him a dumb man possessed with a devil.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
As they were leaving, some people brought a man to Jesus. The man was unable to talk because he was possessed by a demon.

Good News Translation
As the men were leaving, some people brought to Jesus a man who could not talk because he had a demon.

International Standard Version
As the men were going out, a man who couldn't talk because he was demon-possessed was brought to him.

Majority Standard Bible
As they were leaving, a demon-possessed man who was mute was brought to Jesus.

NET Bible
As they were going away, a man who could not talk and was demon-possessed was brought to him.

New Heart English Bible
And as they went out, look, a mute man who was demon possessed was brought to him.

Webster's Bible Translation
As thy went out, behold, they brought to him a dumb man possessed with a demon.

Weymouth New Testament
And as they were leaving His presence a dumb demoniac was brought to Him.

World English Bible
As they went out, behold, a mute man who was demon possessed was brought to him.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And as they are coming forth, behold, they brought to Him a man mute, a demoniac,

Berean Literal Bible
And as they were going out, behold, they brought to Him a mute man, possessed by a demon.

Young's Literal Translation
And as they are coming forth, lo, they brought to him a man dumb, a demoniac,

Smith's Literal Translation
And they having gone, behold they brought to him a man dumb, possessed with an evil spirit.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And when they were gone out, behold they brought him a dumb man, possessed with a devil.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then, when they had departed, behold, they brought him a man who was mute, having a demon.

New American Bible
As they were going out, a demoniac who could not speak was brought to him,

New Revised Standard Version
After they had gone away, a demoniac who was mute was brought to him.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And when Jesus went out, they brought to him a dumb man who was demented.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And when Yeshua went out, they brought to him a deaf mute who had a demon upon him.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And as they were going out, behold, they brought to him a dumb man possessed with a demon.

Godbey New Testament
And they going out, behold, they brought to Him a dumb man, demonized.

Haweis New Testament
And when they were coming out, behold, they brought unto him a man, dumb, a demoniac.

Mace New Testament
At their going out, a demoniac was brought in, who was dumb.

Weymouth New Testament
And as they were leaving His presence a dumb demoniac was brought to Him.

Worrell New Testament
And, as they were going forth, behold, they have brought to Him a dumb man, a demoniac;

Worsley New Testament
And as they were going out, there was brought to Him a dumb man, a demoniac:

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Jesus Heals the Blind and Mute
31But they went out and spread the news about Him throughout the land. 32As they were leaving, a demon-possessed man who was mute was brought to Jesus. 33And 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!”…

Cross References
Matthew 12:22
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.

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,

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!”). ...

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.

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 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.

Mark 9:25
When Jesus saw that a crowd had come running, He rebuked the unclean spirit. “You deaf and mute spirit,” He said, “I command you to come out and never enter him again.”

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 11:5
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.

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.”

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.

Acts 8:7
With loud shrieks, unclean spirits came out of many who were possessed, and many of the paralyzed and lame were healed.

Matthew 8:16
When evening came, many who were demon-possessed were brought to Jesus, and He drove out the spirits with a word and healed all the sick.

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 53:4
Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted.


Treasury of Scripture

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

a dumb.

Matthew 12:22,23
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…

Mark 9:17-27
And one of the multitude answered and said, Master, I have brought unto thee my son, which hath a dumb spirit; …

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.

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Matthew 9
1. Jesus heals a paralytic
9. calls Matthew from the receipt of custom;
10. eats with tax collectors and sinners;
14. defends his disciples for not fasting;
20. cures the sick woman;
23. raises Jairus' daughter from death;
27. gives sight to two blind men;
32. heals a mute man possessed of a demon;
36. and has compassion on the multitude.














As they were leaving
This phrase sets the scene and context for the miracle that is about to occur. The "they" refers to Jesus and His disciples, who were actively engaged in ministry. The phrase suggests a continuous movement and mission, emphasizing the itinerant nature of Jesus' ministry. Historically, this reflects the Jewish rabbinic tradition where teachers would travel with their disciples, spreading their teachings. It also highlights the urgency and dedication of Jesus' mission to reach as many people as possible.

a demon-possessed man
The term "demon-possessed" in the Greek is "daimonizomai," which indicates being under the control or influence of a demon. In the first-century Jewish context, demon possession was understood as a spiritual affliction that manifested in physical or mental symptoms. This reflects the broader biblical worldview that acknowledges the existence of spiritual warfare and the reality of evil forces. The presence of demon possession in the Gospels underscores the authority of Jesus over spiritual realms, affirming His divine power.

who was mute
The condition of muteness is significant in this context. In the ancient world, physical ailments were often attributed to spiritual causes, and muteness was sometimes seen as a result of demonic influence. The inability to speak would have been a severe social and religious handicap, as verbal communication was essential for participation in community and worship. This highlights the compassion of Jesus, who not only addresses the spiritual bondage but also restores the man's ability to engage fully in society and worship.

was brought to Him
The act of bringing the man to Jesus indicates the faith and initiative of those who brought him. It reflects the communal aspect of faith in the Gospels, where individuals often rely on the faith and actions of others to encounter Jesus. This phrase also underscores the accessibility of Jesus, who was approachable and willing to engage with those in need. It serves as an invitation for believers to bring others to Christ, trusting in His power to heal and restore.

(32) A dumb man possessed with a devil.--This narrative also is given by St. Matthew only. Referring to the Note in the Excursus on Matthew 8:28 for the general question as to "possession," it may be noted here that the phenomena presented in this case were those of catalepsy, or of insanity showing itself in obstinate and sullen silence. The dumbness was a spiritual disease, not the result of congenital malformation. The work of healing restored the man to sanity rather than removed a bodily imperfection. Comp. the analogous phenomena in Matthew 12:22, Luke 11:14. The latter agrees so closely with this that but for the fact of St. Matthew's connecting our Lord's answer to the accusation of the Pharisees with the second of these miracles, we might have supposed the two identical.

Verses 32-34. - The demon cast out of the dumb man. The astonishment of the multitudes and their confession. [The accusation by the Pharisees.] The whole narrative greatly resembles the cure of the blind and dumb man possessed with a devil (Matthew 12:22-24; Luke 11:14, 15), as may be seen from the fact that the following words are common to both passages, the brackets indicating a want of exact correspondence in the original. "They brought to him one possessed with a devil, dumb, and the [dumb spake]. And the multitudes [said.]... But the Pharisees, He casteth out the devils by... the prince of the devils." One explanation is that the two narratives are taken kern different sources, but represent the same incident; another, that as in vers. 27-31, so also here, the narratives of two similar incidents have become assimilated. At any rate, in the case of ver. 34 there has probably been assimilation, and that since the writing of the Gospel. For:

(1) Ver. 34 is wanting in D, the Old Latin manuscripts a and k, Hilary and Juvencns, and is therefore rightly bracketed by Westcott and Hort as perhaps "a Western non-interpolation" (2. § 240).

(2) The verse seems to be hardly in complete accordance with the aim of the whole section, which ends much more suitably with the effect on the multitudes. In Matthew 12:24 the verse forms a climax (cf. Matthew 12:2, 10, 14). But here there has been no opposition mentioned since the very beginning of the chapter (for the disobedience of the blind men cannot be so called), so that the monstrous accusation comes in quite unexpectedly. Observe that this is not a case in which subjective difficulties are in themselves a prima facie argument for the genuineness of a phrase, for the early copyists troubled themselves very little about questions of the internal arrangement and the general aim of the sections. Verse 32. - (And, Revised Version) as they went out (forth, Revised Version; ver. 31). They were still on the threshold (αὐτὼν δὲ ἐξερχομένων). Behold, they brought to him. The rendering of the Revised Version, "there was brought to him," is awkward, but avoids the implication that the blind men brought him this fresh case. A dumb man possessed with a devil. In Matthew 12:22 the man was blind also.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
As
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

they
Αὐτῶν (Autōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural
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.

were leaving,
ἐξερχομένων (exerchomenōn)
Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 1831: To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue.

a demon-possessed
δαιμονιζόμενον (daimonizomenon)
Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative 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.

man
ἄνθρωπον (anthrōpon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 444: A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.

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

was brought
προσήνεγκαν (prosēnenkan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
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.


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