Man with an Unclean Spirit in the Synagogue
In the Capernaum synagogue, Jesus commands an unclean spirit to come out of a man, demonstrating his authority over demons and amazing the crowd.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
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Mark and Luke agree closely on this event, which Matthew omits entirely. The demon's recognition of Jesus as "the Holy One of God" appears in both accounts, fitting Mark's messianic secret theme where demons know Jesus's identity before humans do.
Emphasizes the crowd's astonishment at Jesus's "new teaching with authority" over unclean spirits.
Closely parallels Mark but adds that the demon threw the man down without injuring him.
The bulk of Jesus's public work centered in Galilee: calling of the Twelve, the Sermon on the Mount, parables, miracles, and growing opposition.
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