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How many demon-possessed individuals that were blind and mute were brought to Jesus?

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The Bible does not specify the exact number of demon-possessed individuals who were blind and mute and were brought to Jesus. One instance in the Gospel of Matthew mentions a single man with these afflictions being healed by Jesus.

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The question "How many demon-possessed individuals that were blind and mute were brought to Jesus?" concerns an event narrated in the Christian New Testament. The specific answer cannot be found in the verses provided or any other verses of the typical Protestant Bible canon as they do not directly mention the exact number of individuals with these afflictions that were brought before Jesus for healing.

However, there is a notable story in the Gospel of Matthew (12:22-23) that describes a single instance of a demon-possessed man who was both blind and mute being brought to Jesus, whom He healed, much to the amazement of the crowd.

In the context of biblical narratives, such stories serve to demonstrate Jesus' authority and His compassionate response to human suffering. They often have symbolic as well as literal interpretations, with the physical afflictions representing spiritual or moral ailments as well. Accounts of healing in the Bible are treated by believers as miracles that attest to the divinity of Jesus and His role as a healer and savior.

The verses provided in the question refer to various other events and teachings but are not relevant to the specific incident of healing a blind and mute demon-possessed individual. For example, Matthew 10:35-36 speaks of familial division as a consequence of faith, and Acts 13:11 describes the Apostle Paul blinding a man. These do not relate directly to the topic of Jesus healing the blind and mute.

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