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Matthew 12:45

Then it goes and takes along with itself seven different spirits, more malignant than itself, and going in it dwells there; and the last state of that man becomes worse than the first. Just so it will be for this malignant generation also.”

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In The King James Version

Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse than the first. Even so shall it be also unto this wicked generation.

In Context

44Then it says, ‘I will return to my house from where I came.’ And coming it finds it unoccupied, swept and put in order.

46But then, while He was still speaking to the crowds, His mother and brothers stood outside, seeking to speak with Him.

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Cross References

Matthew 12:24But upon hearing it the Pharisees said, “This fellow does not cast out demons except by Beelzebul, ruler of the demons.”

Matthew 21:38But when the farmers saw the son they said among themselves: ‘This is the heir. Come, let us kill him and take possession of his inheritance.’

Matthew 23:24Blind guides, who strain out a gnat but gulp down a camel!

Mark 5:9Then He asked him, “What is your name?” And he answered, saying, “Legion is my name, because we are many.”

Luke 11:26Then it goes and picks up seven other spirits, more malignant than itself, and they go in and live there; so the last state of that man becomes worse than the first.”

Luke 19:41Now as He approached, observing the city He wept over it,

Matthew Henry on Matthew 12:39-46

The Pharisees Ask a Sign. 38 Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying, Master, we would see a sign from thee. 39 But he answered and said unto them, An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas: 40 For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale's belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. 41 The men of Nineveh shall rise in judgment with this… Read the whole commentary →

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