Matthew 12:29

Or how is one able to go into the house of the strong man, and to snatch his goods, if first he may not bind the strong man? And then his house he will plunder.

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In The King James Version

Or else how can one enter into a strong man’s house, and spoil his goods, except he first bind the strong man? and then he will spoil his house.

In Context

28But if I, by the Spirit of God, cast out the demons, then the Kingdom of God has already come to you.

30He who is not with Me is against Me, and he who is not gathering with Me, scatters.

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Cross References

Isaiah 53:12Therefore I give a portion to Him among the many, || And He apportions spoil with the mighty, || Because that He exposed His soul to death, || And He was numbered with transgressors, || And He has borne the sin of many, || And He intercedes for transgressors.

Luke 11:21When the strong man may keep his hall armed, his goods are in peace;

1 John 4:4You are of God, little children, and you have overcome them; because greater is He who [is] in you, than he who is in the world.

Revelation 20:1And I saw a messenger coming down out of Heaven, having the key of the abyss, and a great chain over his hand,

Matthew Henry on Matthew 12:23-38

The Sin against the Holy Ghost. 22 Then was brought unto him one possessed with a devil, blind, and dumb: and he healed him, insomuch that the blind and dumb both spake and saw. 23 And all the people were amazed, and said, Is not this the son of David? 24 But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, This fellow doth not cast out devils, but by Beelzebub the prince of the devils. 25 And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or… Read the whole commentary →

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