Luke 11:25

And when he is come, he findeth it swept and garnished.

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

And when he cometh, he findeth it swept and garnished.

In Context

24When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through places without water, seeking rest; and not finding, he saith: I will return into my house whence I came out.

26Then he goeth and taketh with him seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and entering in they dwell there. And the last state of that man becomes worse than the first.

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Cross References

Psalms 36:3For in his sight he hath done deceitfully, that his iniquity may be found unto hatred.

Psalms 125:5Our soul hath passed through a torrent: perhaps our soul had passed through a water insupportable.

2 Thessalonians 2:9Whose coming is according to the working of Satan, in all power, and signs, and lying wonders,

Jude 1:8In like manner these men also defile the flesh, and despise dominion, and blaspheme majesty.

Matthew Henry on Luke 11:15-27

Christ Accused of Leaguing with Satan; Watchfulness Inculcated. 14 And he was casting out a devil, and it was dumb. And it came to pass, when the devil was gone out, the dumb spake; and the people wondered. 15 But some of them said, He casteth out devils through Beelzebub the chief of the devils. 16 And others, tempting him, sought of him a sign from heaven. 17 But he, knowing their thoughts, said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and a house divided against a house falleth.… Read the whole commentary →

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