Matthew 12:25

“And Jesus knew their thoughts, etc.] He not only heard their blasphemous words, but was privy to their secret thoughts; he knew their vile malicious intentions and designs, with what view they expressed themselves in this manner, on purpose to reproach him, and set the people against him, contrary to the inward light of their minds, and dictates of their consciences; who must, and did know the contrary of what they said: and regarding the inward frame of their minds, as well as their words, and which is a proof of his omniscience, and so of his deity, and consequently of his Messiahship, said unto them the following parables, as Mark calls them, (<410323>Mark 3:23) or proverbial expressions:…”

“And Jesus knew their thoughts--"called them" (Mar 3:23). and said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand--"house," that is, "household"”

“Then was brought unto him one possessed with a devil - See the notes at Matthew 4:24. The same account, substantially, is found in Mark 3:22-27, and Luke 11:14-26. Matthew 12:23 Is not this the Son of David? - That is, Is not this the promised “descendant” of David, the Messiah? They were acquainted with the prophecy in Isaiah 35:5, “Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped,” and they inferred that he must be the promised Messiah who was able to do this. This inference was drawn by the common people, and not by the proud and haughty Pharisees. It is not uncommon that people of plain common sense, though unlearned, see the true meaning of the…”

“Jesus knowing their thoughts - It seems they had as yet only said it in their hearts. Matthew 12:26”

“Jesus: Mat 9:4; Psa 139:2; Jer 17:10; Amo 4:13; Mar 2:8; Joh 2:24, Joh 2:25, Joh 21:17; Co1 2:11; Heb 4:13; Rev 2:23 Every kingdom: Isa 9:21, Isa 19:2, Isa 19:3; Mar 3:23-26; Luk 11:17, Luk 11:18; Gal 5:15; Rev 16:19; Rev 17:16, Rev 17:17 Matthew 12:26”