ACC ~ Luke 11 v14

CHRIST’S POWER CASTS OUT A MUTE DEMON

CYRIL OF ALEXANDRIA: They were even grinding their teeth at Christ, the Savior of all, because he made the multitudes wonder by his many divine and astonishing miracles. The very devils cried out at his overwhelming and godlike power and authority. …

“There was brought to him one who was possessed with a mute devil.” Now mute devils are difficult for any one of the saints to rebuke. They are more obstinate than any other kind and excessively bold. There was nothing difficult to the all-powerful will of Christ, the Savior of us all. … Upon the accomplishment of this wonderful act, the multitude extolled him with praises and hastened to crown the worker of the miracle with godlike honor. COMMENTARY ON LUKE, HOMILY 80. [1]

[1] CGSL 327**.