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Themes in Mark 7

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Themes in Mark 7

Mark 7:1 (show verse)

Now when the Pharisees and some of the scribes who had come from Jerusalem gathered together to him,

Government » Mosaic » Legislates in later times
Jesus Christ » History of » He justifies his disciples in eating without washing their hands (at capernaum)
Pharisees » Traditions of, in regard to » The washing of hands

Mark 7:2 (show verse)

they saw some of his disciples eating food with hands that were defiled, that is, unwashed.

Christ » Faith in, great » Faultfinding against
Defilement » Causes of, improperly enlarged by tradition
Ecclesiasticism » Traditional rules of the jewish
Government » Mosaic » Legislates in later times
Hand » Ceremonial washing of
Jesus Christ » History of » He justifies his disciples in eating without washing their hands (at capernaum)
moses » Moses and Christ - a parallel » Endured murmurings
Pharisees » Traditions of, in regard to » The washing of hands
Purification » Traditions of the elders concerning

Mark 7:3 (show verse)

(For the Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless they wash their hands in a special way, holding the tradition of the elders.

Ablution » Cleanliness » Examples of
Cleanliness » Examples of
Cleanness » Who cleanses the outside of the cup, but not the inside
Ecclesiasticism » Traditional rules of the jewish
Government » Mosaic » Legislates in later times
Hand » Ceremonial washing of
hands » Were washed » Before eating
Jesus Christ » History of » He justifies his disciples in eating without washing their hands (at capernaum)
Pharisees » Traditions of, in regard to » The washing of hands
Pharisees » Character of » Zealous of tradition
Purification » Traditions of the elders concerning
Purifications or baptisms » Multiplied by traditions
Tradition » Commandments of men

Mark 7:4 (show verse)

When they come from the marketplace, they do not eat unless they wash themselves. And there are many other traditions which they observe, the washing of cups and pitchers and copper vessels.)

Beds » Purification of
Brass » Articles made of » Household vessels
Brass » Made into » Household vessels
Ceremonialism » False religion, characteristics of
Cleanness » Who cleanses the outside of the cup, but not the inside
Ecclesiasticism » Traditional rules of the jewish
Hand » Ceremonial washing of
Jesus Christ » History of » He justifies his disciples in eating without washing their hands (at capernaum)
Pharisees » Traditions of, in regard to » The washing of hands
Purification » Traditions of the elders concerning
Purifications or baptisms » Multiplied by traditions
Religion » Characteristics of » Ceremonialism
Tradition » Commandments of men
FALSE » Religion characteristics of » Ceremonialism

Mark 7:5 (show verse)

The Pharisees and the scribes asked him, "Why do your disciples not live according to the tradition of the elders, but eat with impure hands?"

Ecclesiasticism » Traditional rules of the jewish
Hand » Ceremonial washing of
Jesus Christ » History of » He justifies his disciples in eating without washing their hands (at capernaum)
Pharisees » Traditions of, in regard to » The washing of hands
Pharisees » Character of » Zealous of tradition
Purification » Traditions of the elders concerning
Tradition » Commandments of men

Mark 7:6 (show verse)

And he said to them, "Well did Isaiah prophesy of you hypocrites; as it is written: 'This people honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me.

Disobedience » Who is disobedient to God
Doctrine » Who teaches the doctrine of men
Ecclesiasticism » Traditional rules of the jewish
Heart » The hypocrites in heart
Honor » Who honors the lord with their lips, but not with their heart
Jesus Christ » History of » He justifies his disciples in eating without washing their hands (at capernaum)
Pharisees » Traditions of, in regard to » The washing of hands
Pharisees » Character of » Zealous of tradition
Prophecy » Miscellaneous, fulfilled » That blindness fulfilled
Religion » Characteristics of » False profession
teaching » Who teaches the doctrine of men
Tradition » Commandments of men
Tradition » Who makes the word of God ineffective through the keeping of tradition
Worship » Who worships the lord in vain
FALSE » Religion characteristics of » False profession
FALSE » Economy » Profession of religion

Mark 7:7 (show verse)

In vain they worship me, teaching as doctrines the precepts of men.'

Disobedience » Who is disobedient to God
Doctrine » Who teaches the doctrine of men
Ecclesiasticism » Traditional rules of the jewish
Heart » The hypocrites in heart
Honor » Who honors the lord with their lips, but not with their heart
Jesus Christ » History of » He justifies his disciples in eating without washing their hands (at capernaum)
Pharisees » Traditions of, in regard to » The washing of hands
Pharisees » Character of » Zealous of tradition
Prophecy » Miscellaneous, fulfilled » That blindness fulfilled
teaching » Who teaches the doctrine of men
Tradition » Commandments of men
Tradition » Who makes the word of God ineffective through the keeping of tradition
Worship » Who worships the lord in vain

Mark 7:8 (show verse)

You let go of the commandment of God, and hold on to the tradition of men."

Disobedience » Who is disobedient to God
Doctrine » Who teaches the doctrine of men
Ecclesiasticism » Traditional rules of the jewish
Heart » The hypocrites in heart
Honor » Who honors the lord with their lips, but not with their heart
Jesus Christ » History of » He justifies his disciples in eating without washing their hands (at capernaum)
Pharisees » Traditions of, in regard to » The washing of hands
Pharisees » Character of » Zealous of tradition
Purification » Traditions of the elders concerning
teaching » Who teaches the doctrine of men
Tradition » Commandments of men
Tradition » Who makes the word of God ineffective through the keeping of tradition
Worship » Who worships the lord in vain

Mark 7:9 (show verse)

And he said to them, "You have a fine way of rejecting the commandment of God, in order to keep your tradition!

Children » False instruction of
Dedication » Of property often perverted
Disobedience » Who is disobedient to God
Doctrine » Who teaches the doctrine of men
Ecclesiasticism » Traditional rules of the jewish
Heart » The hypocrites in heart
Honor » Who honors the lord with their lips, but not with their heart
Jesus Christ » History of » He justifies his disciples in eating without washing their hands (at capernaum)
Law » Bondage of » Despised
moses » Prophecies of
Pharisees » Traditions of, in regard to » The washing of hands
Purification » Traditions of the elders concerning
The scriptures » The wicked » Make, of none effect through their traditions
teaching » Who teaches the doctrine of men
The bible » The law part of » Despised
Tradition » Commandments of men
Tradition » Who makes the word of God ineffective through the keeping of tradition
Worship » Who worships the lord in vain

Mark 7:10 (show verse)

For Moses said, 'Honor your father and your mother'; and, 'He who curses father or mother, let him be put to death.'

Children » Punishment of
Children » False instruction of
wicked Children » Punishment of, for » Cursing parents
Curses » Those that curse their parents
Cursing » Of parents
Dedication » Of property often perverted
Doctrine » Who teaches the doctrine of men
Ecclesiasticism » Traditional rules of the jewish
Heart » The hypocrites in heart
Honor » Who to honor
Honor » Who honors the lord with their lips, but not with their heart
Jesus Christ » History of » He justifies his disciples in eating without washing their hands (at capernaum)
moses » Prophecies of
Parents » Honoring your parents
Parents » Those that curse their parents
Pharisees » Traditions of, in regard to » The washing of hands
The scriptures » The wicked » Make, of none effect through their traditions
teaching » Who teaches the doctrine of men
Tradition » Who makes the word of God ineffective through the keeping of tradition
Worship » Who worships the lord in vain

Mark 7:11 (show verse)

But you say that if a man says to his father or mother, 'Whatever help you might otherwise have received from me is Corban' (that is, a gift devoted to God),

Children » Sometimes devoted their property to avoid supporting parents
Children » Dishonouring parents » By failure in providing for
Children » False instruction of
Corban » An oblation
Dedication » Of property often perverted
Doctrine » Who teaches the doctrine of men
Ecclesiasticism » Traditional rules of the jewish
Heart » The hypocrites in heart
Home » Dishonouring parents, different ways of » By failure in providing for
Honor » Who honors the lord with their lips, but not with their heart
Jesus Christ » History of » He justifies his disciples in eating without washing their hands (at capernaum)
Parents » Dishonouring parents, different ways of » By failure in providing for
Pharisees » Traditions of, in regard to » The washing of hands
The scriptures » The wicked » Make, of none effect through their traditions
teaching » Who teaches the doctrine of men
Tradition » Who makes the word of God ineffective through the keeping of tradition
Vows » A minor, of himself
Worship » Who worships the lord in vain

Mark 7:12 (show verse)

then you no longer let him do anything for his father or mother,

Children » Sometimes devoted their property to avoid supporting parents
Children » False instruction of
Dedication » Of property often perverted
Doctrine » Who teaches the doctrine of men
Ecclesiasticism » Traditional rules of the jewish
Heart » The hypocrites in heart
Honor » Who honors the lord with their lips, but not with their heart
Jesus Christ » History of » He justifies his disciples in eating without washing their hands (at capernaum)
Pharisees » Traditions of, in regard to » The washing of hands
The scriptures » The wicked » Make, of none effect through their traditions
teaching » Who teaches the doctrine of men
Tradition » Who makes the word of God ineffective through the keeping of tradition
Vows » A minor, of himself
Worship » Who worships the lord in vain

Mark 7:13 (show verse)

thus making void the word of God through your tradition which you have handed down. And many such things you do."

Children » False instruction of
Dedication » Of property often perverted
Doctrine » Who teaches the doctrine of men
Ecclesiasticism » Traditional rules of the jewish
Heart » The hypocrites in heart
Honor » Who honors the lord with their lips, but not with their heart
Jesus Christ » History of » He justifies his disciples in eating without washing their hands (at capernaum)
Message despised » Of the word of God
Pharisees » Traditions of, in regard to » The washing of hands
Rejection » Of Christ » Of the word of God
The scriptures » The wicked » Make, of none effect through their traditions
teaching » Who teaches the doctrine of men
Tradition » Who makes the word of God ineffective through the keeping of tradition
Vows » A minor, of himself
Word » As weapon » Despised
Worship » Who worships the lord in vain

Mark 7:14 (show verse)

And he called all the people to him again, and said to them, "Hear me, everyone, and understand:

Defilement » What defiles a man
Ecclesiasticism » Traditional rules of the jewish
Exhortations » Special » To hearken to admonition
Heart » What proceeds from the heart
Jesus Christ » History of » He justifies his disciples in eating without washing their hands (at capernaum)
Pharisees » Traditions of, in regard to » The washing of hands
Speech/communication » The things which proceed out of the mouth

Mark 7:15 (show verse)

there is nothing outside a man which by going into him can defile him; but the things which come out of a man are what defile him."

Defilement » What defiles a man
Ecclesiasticism » Traditional rules of the jewish
Heart » What proceeds from the heart
Jesus Christ » History of » He justifies his disciples in eating without washing their hands (at capernaum)
Pharisees » Traditions of, in regard to » The washing of hands
Speech/communication » The things which proceed out of the mouth

Mark 7:16 (show verse)

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Defilement » What defiles a man
Ecclesiasticism » Traditional rules of the jewish
Heart » What proceeds from the heart
Jesus Christ » History of » He justifies his disciples in eating without washing their hands (at capernaum)
Speech/communication » The things which proceed out of the mouth

Mark 7:17 (show verse)

When he had left the crowd and entered the house, his disciples asked him about this parable.

Defilement » What defiles a man
Ecclesiasticism » Traditional rules of the jewish
Evil » Where evil comes from
Heart » What proceeds from the heart
Instruction » Of children encouraged » Sought
Jesus Christ » History of » He justifies his disciples in eating without washing their hands (at capernaum)

Mark 7:18 (show verse)

So he said to them, "Are you also without understanding? Do you not see that whatever enters a man from outside cannot defile him,

Chiding » Jesus chides his disciples » For slowness of heart
Defilement » What defiles a man
Ecclesiasticism » Traditional rules of the jewish
Evil » Where evil comes from
Heart » What proceeds from the heart
Jesus Christ » History of » He justifies his disciples in eating without washing their hands (at capernaum)

Mark 7:19 (show verse)

since it does not enter his heart but his stomach, and so passes on?" (Thus he declared all foods clean.)

Defilement » What defiles a man
Ecclesiasticism » Traditional rules of the jewish
Evil » Where evil comes from
Heart » What proceeds from the heart
Jesus Christ » History of » He justifies his disciples in eating without washing their hands (at capernaum)

Mark 7:20 (show verse)

And he said, "What comes out of a man is what defiles a man.

Mark 7:21 (show verse)

For from within, out of the heart of men, come evil thoughts, fornications, theft, murder, adultery,

Crime » Partial lists of
Defilement » What defiles a man
Ecclesiasticism » Traditional rules of the jewish
Evil » Where evil comes from
Evil » Heart evil, characteristics of » Fountain-head of all evil
Heart » What proceeds from the heart
Heart » Evil, characteristics of » Fountain-head of all evil
Heart » Sinful » Fountain-head of all evil
character of the unrenewed Heart » A treasury of evil
Jesus Christ » History of » He justifies his disciples in eating without washing their hands (at capernaum)
Pride » Comes from the heart
Sinful » Heart » Fountain-head of all evil

Mark 7:22 (show verse)

coveting, wickedness, deceit, lewdness, envy, slander, pride, foolishness.

Covetousness » Comes from the heart
Crime » Partial lists of
Deceit » The wicked full of » Their hearts
Deceit » Comes from the heart
Defilement » What defiles a man
Ecclesiasticism » Traditional rules of the jewish
Evil » Doers » Eye
Evil » Where evil comes from
Heart » What proceeds from the heart
Jesus Christ » History of » He justifies his disciples in eating without washing their hands (at capernaum)
Pride » Defiles a man
Pride » Comes from the heart

Mark 7:23 (show verse)

All these evil things come from within, and they defile a man."

Covetousness » Comes from the heart
Defilement » Of sin
Defilement » What defiles a man
Ecclesiasticism » Traditional rules of the jewish
Evil » Where evil comes from
Heart » What proceeds from the heart
Jesus Christ » History of » He justifies his disciples in eating without washing their hands (at capernaum)
Pride » Comes from the heart

Mark 7:24 (show verse)

From there he arose and went away to the region of Tyre and Sidon. And he entered a house, and did not want anyone to know it; yet he could not be hidden.

Christ » Reproves » Retirement sought by
Christ » Intercession of Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » Intrusion upon
Faith » Trial of » The syrophoenician woman
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The daughter of the syro-phoenician woman healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals the daughter of the syro-phoenician woman (near tyre and sidon)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the daughter of the non-jewish, syro-phoenician woman
Recreation (rest) » Jesus takes, from the pressures of his ministry
Retirement » From worldly associations, Christ felt the need of
sidon » A city » A city on the northern boundary of the canaanites » Jesus visits the region of, and heals the daughter of the non-jewish, syro-phoenician woman
Syro-phoenician » The nationality of a non-jewish woman whose daughter was cured by jesus
Tyre » Christ » Visited the coasts of
Tyre » City of » Heals the daughter of the non-jewish, syrophenician woman near

Mark 7:25 (show verse)

But a woman whose little daughter was possessed by an unclean spirit heard about him, and she came and fell at his feet.

At his feet » Persons found at Christ's feet » A sorrowing mother
Awe » For the aged » For Christ
Christ » Reproves » Reverence for
Christ » Miracles of » Daughter of syrophenician
Christ » Feet, at his » A sorrowing mother
Demons » The daughter of the syrophoenician woman
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » The syrophoenician woman
Faith » Trial of » The syrophoenician woman
Feet » People found at Christ's » A sorrowing mother
Humility » At Christ's feet » A sorrowing mother
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The daughter of the syro-phoenician woman healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals the daughter of the syro-phoenician woman (near tyre and sidon)
Miracles » Of Christ » Daughter of syrophenician
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the daughter of the non-jewish, syro-phoenician woman
Prayer » Importunity in » The non-jewish, syro-phoenician woman
Reverence » For Christ
sidon » A city » A city on the northern boundary of the canaanites » Jesus visits the region of, and heals the daughter of the non-jewish, syro-phoenician woman
Syro-phoenician » The nationality of a non-jewish woman whose daughter was cured by jesus
Tyre » City of » Heals the daughter of the non-jewish, syrophenician woman near

Mark 7:26 (show verse)

Now the woman was a Greek, a Syrophoenician by birth. And she begged him to cast the demon out of her daughter.

Mark 7:27 (show verse)

And he said to her, "Let the children first be fed, for it is not right to take the children's bread and throw it to the dogs."

Demons » The daughter of the syrophoenician woman
Faith » Faith tested tested » Other examples of
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » The syrophoenician woman
Faith » Trial of » The syrophoenician woman
Hindrances » Faith tested » Other examples of
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The daughter of the syro-phoenician woman healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals the daughter of the syro-phoenician woman (near tyre and sidon)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the daughter of the non-jewish, syro-phoenician woman
Prayer » Importunity in » The non-jewish, syro-phoenician woman
sidon » A city » A city on the northern boundary of the canaanites » Jesus visits the region of, and heals the daughter of the non-jewish, syro-phoenician woman
Syro-phoenician » The nationality of a non-jewish woman whose daughter was cured by jesus
spiritual Tests » Faith tested » Other examples of
Tyre » City of » Heals the daughter of the non-jewish, syrophenician woman near

Mark 7:28 (show verse)

But she answered him, "Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs under the table eat the children's crumbs."

Demons » The daughter of the syrophoenician woman
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » The syrophoenician woman
Faith » Trial of » The syrophoenician woman
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The daughter of the syro-phoenician woman healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals the daughter of the syro-phoenician woman (near tyre and sidon)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the daughter of the non-jewish, syro-phoenician woman
Prayer » Importunity in » The non-jewish, syro-phoenician woman
sidon » A city » A city on the northern boundary of the canaanites » Jesus visits the region of, and heals the daughter of the non-jewish, syro-phoenician woman
Syro-phoenician » The nationality of a non-jewish woman whose daughter was cured by jesus
Tyre » City of » Heals the daughter of the non-jewish, syrophenician woman near

Mark 7:29 (show verse)

Then he said to her, "For this saying you may go your way; the demon has left your daughter."

Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » Healing of
Demons » The daughter of the syrophoenician woman
Faith » Obstacles that test the faith of believers » Honoured by Christ and the apostles
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » The syrophoenician woman
Faith » Trial of » The syrophoenician woman
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The daughter of the syro-phoenician woman healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals the daughter of the syro-phoenician woman (near tyre and sidon)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the daughter of the non-jewish, syro-phoenician woman
Prayer » Importunity in » The non-jewish, syro-phoenician woman
sidon » A city » A city on the northern boundary of the canaanites » Jesus visits the region of, and heals the daughter of the non-jewish, syro-phoenician woman
Syro-phoenician » The nationality of a non-jewish woman whose daughter was cured by jesus
Tyre » City of » Heals the daughter of the non-jewish, syrophenician woman near

Mark 7:30 (show verse)

She went home, and found her child lying on the bed, and the demon gone.

Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » Healing of
Demons » The daughter of the syrophoenician woman
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » The syrophoenician woman
Faith » Trial of » The syrophoenician woman
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The daughter of the syro-phoenician woman healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals the daughter of the syro-phoenician woman (near tyre and sidon)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the daughter of the non-jewish, syro-phoenician woman
Prayer » Importunity in » The non-jewish, syro-phoenician woman
sidon » A city » A city on the northern boundary of the canaanites » Jesus visits the region of, and heals the daughter of the non-jewish, syro-phoenician woman
Syro-phoenician » The nationality of a non-jewish woman whose daughter was cured by jesus
Tyre » City of » Heals the daughter of the non-jewish, syrophenician woman near

Mark 7:31 (show verse)

Then he departed from the region of Tyre, and went through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee, through the region of the Decapolis.

Decapolis » Ten cities situated in one district on the east of the sea of galilee
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a deaf man (in the decapolis region)
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » One deaf-mute man cured
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Restores the deaf-mute man
sidon » A city » A city on the northern boundary of the canaanites » Jesus visits the region of, and heals the daughter of the non-jewish, syro-phoenician woman
Tyre » City of » Heals the daughter of the non-jewish, syrophenician woman near

Mark 7:32 (show verse)

Then they brought to him a man who was deaf and had an impediment in his speech, and they begged him to put his hand on him.

Deafness » Natural
Deafness » Miraculous cure of
Diseases » Mentioned in scripture » Deafness
Diseases » Mentioned in scripture » Impediment speech
Hand » In healing
hands » Laying on of » In healing
Imposition of hands » In healing
intercession » Intercessory prayer, examples of » Man's with Christ, examples of
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a deaf man (in the decapolis region)
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » One deaf-mute man cured
Laying on of hands » In healing
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Restores the deaf-mute man
the Miracles of Christ » The deaf and dumb cured

Mark 7:33 (show verse)

And he took him aside from the multitude, and put his fingers into his ears, and he spat and touched his tongue.

Christ » Touch of secured health and comfort for those whom he touched » The liberating touch
Christ » Miracles of » Deaf and dumb healed
Contact » Secured health and comfort for those whom he touched » The liberating touch
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a deaf man (in the decapolis region)
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » One deaf-mute man cured
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Restores the deaf-mute man
Miracles » Of Christ » Deaf and dumb healed
the Miracles of Christ » The deaf and dumb cured
Personal contact » Secured health and comfort for those whom he touched » The liberating touch
Seclusion » Sought by those about to perform miracles » By Christ, in healing the deaf and dumb man
Spitting » Jesus used spittle for healing
Touch » Christ's secured health and comfort for those whom he touched » The liberating touch

Mark 7:34 (show verse)

And looking up to heaven he sighed and said to him, "Ephphatha," that is, "Be opened."

Christ » Love to » Man of sorrows
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a deaf man (in the decapolis region)
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » One deaf-mute man cured
Man » Knowledge limited strength limited » Man of sorrows
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Restores the deaf-mute man
the Miracles of Christ » The deaf and dumb cured
Man of sorrows » Christ, the man of sorrows
Sufferings of Christ » The man of sorrows

Mark 7:35 (show verse)

And [immediately] his ears were opened, and the impediment of his tongue was loosed, and he spoke plainly.

Christ » Touch of secured health and comfort for those whom he touched » The liberating touch
Contact » Secured health and comfort for those whom he touched » The liberating touch
Immediate » Cures
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a deaf man (in the decapolis region)
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » One deaf-mute man cured
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Restores the deaf-mute man
the Miracles of Christ » The deaf and dumb cured
Personal contact » Secured health and comfort for those whom he touched » The liberating touch
Touch » Christ's secured health and comfort for those whom he touched » The liberating touch

Mark 7:36 (show verse)

And he commanded them to tell no one; but the more he charged them, the more widely they proclaimed it.

Converts » Zealous » The deaf man
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a deaf man (in the decapolis region)
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » One deaf-mute man cured
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Restores the deaf-mute man
Prudence » Instances of » Of jesus
Religious zeal » Instances of » The healed deaf-mute man
Zeal » Evil » Unwise

Mark 7:37 (show verse)

And they were astonished beyond measure, saying, "He has done all things well. He even makes the deaf to hear and the mute to speak."

mute) Dumb (deafness » Miraculous healing of, by jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a deaf man (in the decapolis region)
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » One deaf-mute man cured
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Restores the deaf-mute man