Luke 11:14
New International Version
Jesus was driving out a demon that was mute. When the demon left, the man who had been mute spoke, and the crowd was amazed.

New Living Translation
One day Jesus cast out a demon from a man who couldn’t speak, and when the demon was gone, the man began to speak. The crowds were amazed,

English Standard Version
Now he was casting out a demon that was mute. When the demon had gone out, the mute man spoke, and the people marveled.

Berean Standard Bible
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,

Berean Literal Bible
And He was casting out a demon, and it was mute; and it came to pass, the demon having gone out, the mute man spoke. And the crowds marveled.

King James Bible
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.

New King James Version
And He was casting out a demon, and it was mute. So it was, when the demon had gone out, that the mute spoke; and the multitudes marveled.

New American Standard Bible
And He was casting out a mute demon; when the demon had gone out, the man who was previously unable to speak talked, and the crowds were amazed.

NASB 1995
And He was casting out a demon, and it was mute; when the demon had gone out, the mute man spoke; and the crowds were amazed.

NASB 1977
And He was casting out a demon, and it was dumb; and it came about that when the demon had gone out, the dumb man spoke; and the multitudes marveled.

Legacy Standard Bible
And He was casting out a demon, and it was mute. Now it happened that when the demon had gone out, the mute man spoke, and the crowds marveled.

Amplified Bible
And [at another time] Jesus was casting out a demon, and it was [controlling a man so as to make him] mute; when the demon had gone out, the mute man spoke. And the crowds were awed.

Christian Standard Bible
Now he was driving out a demon that was mute. When the demon came out, the man who had been mute spoke, and the crowds were amazed.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Now He was driving out a demon that was mute. When the demon came out, the man who had been mute, spoke, and the crowds were amazed.

American Standard Version
And he was casting out a demon that was dumb. And it came to pass, when the demon was gone out, the dumb man spake; and the multitudes marvelled.

Contemporary English Version
Jesus forced a demon out of a man who could not talk. And after the demon had gone out, the man started speaking, and the crowds were amazed.

English Revised Version
And he was casting out a devil which was dumb. And it came to pass, when the devil was gone out, the dumb man spake; and the multitudes marveled.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Jesus was forcing a demon out of a man. The demon had made the man unable to talk. When the demon had gone out, the man began to talk. The people were amazed.

Good News Translation
Jesus was driving out a demon that could not talk; and when the demon went out, the man began to talk. The crowds were amazed,

International Standard Version
Jesus was driving a demon out of a man who was unable to talk. When the demon had gone out, the man began to speak, and the crowds were amazed.

Majority Standard Bible
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,

NET Bible
Now he was casting out a demon that was mute. When the demon had gone out, the man who had been mute began to speak, and the crowds were amazed.

New Heart English Bible
He was casting out a demon, and it was mute. It happened, when the demon had gone out, the mute man spoke; and the crowds were amazed.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he was casting out a demon, and it was dumb. And it came to pass when the demon was gone out, the dumb spoke; and the people wondered.

Weymouth New Testament
On once occasion He was expelling a dumb demon; and when the demon was gone out the dumb man could speak, and the people were astonished.

World English Bible
He was casting out a demon, and it was mute. When the demon had gone out, the mute man spoke; and the multitudes marveled.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And He was casting forth a demon, and it was mute, and it came to pass, the demon having gone forth, the mute man spoke, and the multitudes wondered,

Berean Literal Bible
And He was casting out a demon, and it was mute; and it came to pass, the demon having gone out, the mute man spoke. And the crowds marveled.

Young's Literal Translation
And he was casting forth a demon, and it was dumb, and it came to pass, the demon having gone forth, the dumb man spake, and the multitudes wondered,

Smith's Literal Translation
And he was casting out a demon, and it was dumb. And it was the demon having come out, the dumb spake; and the crowds wondered.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he was casting out a devil, and the same was dumb: and when he had cast out the devil, the dumb spoke: and the multitudes were in admiration at it:

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he was casting out a demon, and the man was mute. But when he had cast out the demon, the mute man spoke, and so the crowds were amazed.

New American Bible
He was driving out a demon [that was] mute, and when the demon had gone out, the mute person spoke and the crowds were amazed.

New Revised Standard Version
Now he was casting out a demon that was mute; when the demon had gone out, the one who had been mute spoke, and the crowds were amazed.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And while he was casting out a demon from a dumb man, it came to pass when the demon went out, the dumb man spoke; and the people were amazed.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And when he was casting out a demon that was making a person mute, it happened that when that demon went out, the mute spoke, and the crowds were astonished.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And he was casting out a demon, and it was dumb; and it came to pass, when the demon had gone out, that the dumb man spoke: and the multitudes wondered.

Godbey New Testament
And He was casting out a demon, and he was dumb: and it came to pass, the demon having gone out, the dumb spoke; and the multitudes were astonished.

Haweis New Testament
And he was casting out a devil, and it was dumb. And it came to pass, when the devil was gone out, the dumb person spake, and the people marvelled.

Mace New Testament
At another time Jesus was casting out a demon, that was dumb: and as soon as the demon was gone out, the dumb man spoke: and the people wondred.

Weymouth New Testament
On once occasion He was expelling a dumb demon; and when the demon was gone out the dumb man could speak, and the people were astonished.

Worrell New Testament
And He was casting out a dumb demon. And it came to pass that, when the demon went out, the dumb spake, and the multitudes marvelled.

Worsley New Testament
And He was casting out a demon, and it was dumb: and when the demon was gone out, the dumb man spake; and the people wondered.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
A House Divided
13So if you who are evil know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!” 14One 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, 15but some of them said, “It is by Beelzebul, the prince of the demons, that He drives out demons.”…

Cross References
Matthew 12:22-24
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. / The crowds were astounded and asked, “Could this be the Son of David?” / But when the Pharisees heard this, they said, “Only by Beelzebul, the prince of demons, does this man drive out demons.”

Mark 3:22-27
And the scribes who had come down from Jerusalem were saying, “He is possessed by Beelzebul,” and, “By the prince of the demons He drives out demons.” / So Jesus called them together and began to speak to them in parables: “How can Satan drive out Satan? / If a kingdom is divided against itself, it cannot stand. ...

Matthew 9:32-34
As they were leaving, a demon-possessed man who was mute was brought to Jesus. / And 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!” / But the Pharisees said, “It is by the prince of demons that He drives out demons.”

John 7:20
“You have a demon,” the crowd replied. “Who is trying to kill You?”

John 8:48-52
The Jews answered Him, “Are we not right to say that You are a Samaritan and You have a demon?” / “I do not have a demon,” Jesus replied, “but I honor My Father, and you dishonor Me. / I do not seek My own glory. There is One who seeks it, and He is the Judge. ...

Acts 10:38
how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him.

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.

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.

Mark 7:32-37
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!”). ...

John 9:32-34
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.” / They replied, “You were born in utter sin, and you are instructing us?” And they threw him out.

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.

Exodus 4:11
And the LORD said to him, “Who gave man his mouth? Or who makes the mute or the deaf, the sighted or the blind? Is it not I, the LORD?

Psalm 146:8
the LORD opens the eyes of the blind, the LORD lifts those who are weighed down, the LORD loves the righteous.

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.

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.


Treasury of Scripture

And he was casting out a devil, and it was dumb. And it came to pass, when the devil was gone out, the dumb spoke; and the people wondered.

Matthew 9:32,33
As they went out, behold, they brought to him a dumb man possessed with a devil…

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 7:32-37
And they bring unto him one that was deaf, and had an impediment in his speech; and they beseech him to put his hand upon him…

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Luke 11
1. Jesus teaches us to pray, and that instantly;
11. assuring us that God will give all good things to those who ask him.
14. He, casting out a demon, rebukes the blasphemous Pharisees;
27. and shows who are blessed;
29. preaches to the people;
37. and reprimands the outward show of holiness.














One day
This phrase sets the scene for a specific event in the ministry of Jesus. It emphasizes the historical and temporal context, reminding us that Jesus' ministry was filled with daily acts of compassion and power. The Greek word for "day" (ἡμέρα, hēmera) often signifies not just a 24-hour period but a divinely appointed time, suggesting that this was a moment ordained by God for a miraculous demonstration of His power.

Jesus
The central figure of the New Testament, Jesus is the Greek form of the Hebrew name Yeshua, meaning "The Lord is salvation." This highlights His role as the Savior and the divine authority He possesses over spiritual and physical realms. His actions in this verse are a testament to His mission to bring healing and liberation.

was driving out
The Greek word used here is ἐκβάλλω (ekballō), which means to cast out or expel. This term is often used in the context of exorcism, indicating Jesus' authority over demonic forces. It reflects His power to cleanse and purify, removing evil from the lives of those He encounters.

a demon
In the biblical context, demons are malevolent spiritual beings opposed to God. The presence of a demon causing muteness in a person underscores the belief in the spiritual causes of physical ailments. This highlights the comprehensive nature of Jesus' healing ministry, addressing both spiritual and physical needs.

that was mute
The condition of muteness is significant, as it symbolizes the inability to communicate or express oneself. In the ancient world, such conditions were often attributed to spiritual oppression. Jesus' healing of the mute man demonstrates His power to restore not only physical abilities but also the dignity and wholeness of the individual.

When the demon was gone
This phrase indicates the successful expulsion of the demon, a testament to Jesus' authority over evil. The Greek word for "gone" (ἐξέρχομαι, exerchomai) implies a complete departure, signifying the total liberation of the afflicted person from demonic influence.

the man who had been mute spoke
The restoration of speech is a powerful sign of healing and liberation. It signifies the return of the man's ability to communicate and participate fully in the community. This miracle serves as a metaphor for spiritual awakening and the breaking of silence imposed by sin and oppression.

and the crowd was amazed
The reaction of the crowd reflects the awe and wonder that often accompanied Jesus' miracles. The Greek word for "amazed" (θαυμάζω, thaumazō) conveys a sense of marvel and astonishment. This response highlights the impact of Jesus' ministry on those who witnessed His works, drawing them to consider His divine nature and authority.

(14, 15) He was casting out a devil.--See Notes on Matthew 9:32-34.

Verses 14-36. - The bitter attack of the Pharisees. Their accusation of the Lord that he was in league with the evil one. His reply. The grave and terrible charge which was formally made by persons evidently of rank and position sent down from the capital to watch, and if possible to entrap, the hated Galilaean Teacher, was a charge no doubt brought against the Lord on more than one occasion. Of this we have clear evidence in the Gospel narratives. Puzzled and dismayed by the marvellous acts of power worked by Jesus, it was only too easy to say that he had friends and helpers among these spirits of evil which the Jew knew well were working unseen on earth. The circumstances under which the accusation was made, and the reply of the Lord spoken, were as follows: The scene is still in the provinces, the time somewhere in the period between October and the spring of the last Passover the period which the Master spent in that slow solemn progress, through as yet unvisited places, towards Jerusalem. Learned and experienced members of the Pharisee party, scribes and doctors of the Law, had been told off to watch the dangerous and popular Galilaean Teacher, and, whenever it was possible, to lessen his influence among the people. Jesus (ver. 14) had been occupied in one of his (probably) daily works of healing. He had expelled an evil spirit from a sufferer whose malady had assumed the grave form of insanity which refused to speak. The people around were wondering at this gracious act of power; then broke in voices of accusation, voices to challenge him to show them some sign from heaven, saying that his power was only derived from evil sources. To this the Master replies with consummate skill, knowing the trained minds with whom just then he had to do. He is interrupted by murmurs of approval from the crowd (vers. 27, 28). He notices these for a me-merit, and then proceeds in detail to reply to that subtle request that he would prove his claims by showing them some sign from heaven. Verse 14. - And he was casting out a devil, and it was dumb. Some very terrible and apparently helpless form of possession which manifested itself in a mute, possibly in a motionless, melancholy insanity. And the people wondered. Not improbably the professional exorcists had tried here and signally failed; hence the special wonder of the people.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
[One day]
Καὶ (Kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

[Jesus] was
ἦν (ēn)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

driving out
ἐκβάλλων (ekballōn)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1544: To throw (cast, put) out; I banish; I bring forth, produce. From ek and ballo; to eject.

a demon
δαιμόνιον (daimonion)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 1140: An evil-spirit, demon; a heathen deity. Neuter of a derivative of daimon; a d?Monic being; by extension a deity.

that
αὐτὸ (auto)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Neuter 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.

was
ἦν (ēn)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

mute.
κωφόν (kōphon)
Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 2974: (lit: blunted) dumb, dull, deaf. From kopto; blunted, i.e. of hearing or speech.

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

the
τοῦ (tou)
Article - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

demon
δαιμονίου (daimoniou)
Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 1140: An evil-spirit, demon; a heathen deity. Neuter of a derivative of daimon; a d?Monic being; by extension a deity.

was gone,
ἐξελθόντος (exelthontos)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 1831: To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue.

the
(ho)
Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

[man who had been] mute
κωφός (kōphos)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2974: (lit: blunted) dumb, dull, deaf. From kopto; blunted, i.e. of hearing or speech.

spoke.
ἐλάλησεν (elalēsen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2980: A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words.

The
οἱ (hoi)
Article - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

crowds
ὄχλοι (ochloi)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3793: From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot.

were amazed,
ἐθαύμασαν (ethaumasan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2296: (a) intrans: I wonder, marvel, (b) trans: I wonder at, admire. From thauma; to wonder; by implication, to admire.


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