Matthew 9:34 bbe — But the Pharisees said, By the ruler of evil spirits, he sends evil spirits out of men.

Bible in Basic English

"But the Pharisees said, By the ruler of evil spirits, he sends evil spirits out of men."

— Matthew 9:34, Bible in Basic English

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Matthew 9 — Context

31

But they went out and gave news of him in all that land.

32

And while they were going away, there came to him a man without the power of talking, and with an evil spirit.

33

And when the evil spirit had been sent out, the man had the power of talking: and they were all surprised, saying, Such a thing has never been seen in Israel.

34

But the Pharisees said, By the ruler of evil spirits, he sends evil spirits out of men.

35

And Jesus went about all the towns and small places, teaching in their Synagogues and preaching the good news of the kingdom and making well all sorts of disease and pain.

36

But when he saw all the people he was moved with pity for them, because they were troubled and wandering like sheep without a keeper.

37

Then he said to his disciples, There is much grain but not enough men to get it in.

Matthew 9:34 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 9:34 say?
Matthew 9:34 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But the Pharisees said, By the ruler of evil spirits, he sends evil spirits out of men.”
Where is Matthew 9:34 in the Bible?
Matthew 9:34 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 9, verse 34.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 9:34.
What translation should I read Matthew 9:34 in?
Matthew 9:34 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 9:34?
Matthew 9:34 reads (BBE): “But the Pharisees said, By the ruler of evil spirits, he sends evil spirits out of men.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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