Matthew 9:34

Matthew 9:34. But the Pharisees said. Many of them were probably attracted by the fact that Jairus had called upon Jesus for help. If they had understood the saying mentioned in the last verse, as referring to the Messiah, it would provoke some such expression as is here recorded.

By, lit ‘in,' in league with, the prince of demons, he coasteth out demons. As no mention is made of any reply by the Lord, the Pharisees may not have uttered the sentiment in Christ's presence. On the meaning of this accusation see notes on chap. Matthew 12:22 ff., where it is openly preferred. Their state was even worse than that of the dumb demoniac; they used their power of speaking to blaspheme one who cast out demons, as if the cause of the latter were their own.