As they went out, behold, they brought to him a dumb man possessed with a devil.
Right as they were leaving, some people brought Jesus a man who couldn't speak because he was being tormented by an evil spirit.
Even when one miracle ends, another person in need is already on the way.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of Jesus, people in ancient Jewish society often attributed physical disabilities like muteness to demonic possession, viewing the spiritual world as intertwined with everyday life. This verse follows immediately after Jesus healed two blind men, showing His pattern of compassion and miraculous interventions during His ministry in Galilee. It underscores the cultural belief in spiritual forces and Jesus' role as a deliverer who confronted such evils head-on.
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