Mark 9:25
When Jesus saw that the people came running together, he rebuked the foul spirit, saying unto him, Thou dumb and deaf spirit, I charge thee, come out of him, and enter no more into him.
Cross-reference
Mark 9:17 describes the spirit as making the boy mute, which Jesus directly rebukes here as a 'mute and deaf spirit'.
In Mark 5:8, Jesus uses a similar direct command 'Come out of the man'—showing the same authoritative exorcism formula as here.
Mark 1:25 records a similar rebuke of an unclean spirit by Jesus, showing consistent authority over demons.
Mark 4:39 shows Jesus rebuking the wind with the same authority he uses here against the spirit — both creation and demons obey his command.
Mark 1:23 introduces the first unclean spirit Jesus confronts, establishing the pattern of authority displayed in this exorcism.
In Mark 5:7, the demon recognizes Jesus' divine authority and begs not to be tormented—parallel to the spirit's submission here, showing Jesus' power over demons.
Luke 9:42 records the same event: Jesus rebukes the unclean spirit and heals the boy.
In Luke 11:14, Jesus casts out a mute demon, and the man speaks — a direct parallel to Mark 9:25's exorcism.
In Acts 16:18, Paul commands a spirit out in Jesus' name, echoing Jesus' direct command in Mark 9:25, showing apostolic authority.
Luke 4:35 shows Jesus rebuking a demon with a similar command—demonstrating his consistent authority over unclean spirits.
Matthew 17:18 parallels this account directly: Jesus rebukes the demon and the boy is healed instantly.
In Matthew 12:22, a blind and mute demon-possessed man is healed, a similar exorcism of a mute spirit.
In Matthew 9:33, after the demon is cast out the mute speaks, reflecting the same outcome as Mark 9:25's healing.
In Matthew 9:32, a mute demon-possessed man is brought to Jesus, a parallel exorcism of a spirit causing muteness.
In Matthew 11:5, Jesus lists the deaf hearing as a messianic sign; Mark 9:25's healing of the deaf-mute boy exemplifies this.
In Matthew 8:16, Jesus casts out demons with a word, summarizing the same commanding authority seen in Mark 9:25.
Isaiah 35:5 prophesies the opening of deaf ears—fulfilled here when Jesus heals the deaf and mute boy after exorcism.
Jude 1:9 shows Michael deferring to the Lord's rebuke, whereas Jesus rebukes directly—highlighting Christ's unique authority.
Luke 4:41 adds that Jesus rebuked demons and silenced them—here he commands silence and departure, reinforcing his control.
In Luke 8:29, Jesus commands an unclean spirit to come out of the Gerasene demoniac, similar command authority but different case.
In Zechariah 3:2, the Lord rebukes Satan—echoed here as Jesus rebukes the unclean spirit, linking divine rebuke of evil.