Matthew 12:29

Or how can one enter into a strong man's house, and seize upon his goods, unless he first bind the strong man, and then plunder his house?

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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 cast out the demons through the Spirit of God, then hath the kingdom of God already come to you.

30He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth abroad.

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Cross References

Isaiah 53:12Therefore will I give him his portion with the mighty, And with heroes shall he divide the spoil, Because he poured out his soul unto death, And was numbered with transgressors; Because he bore the sin of many, And made intercession for transgressors.

Luke 11:21When a strong man armed guardeth his palace, his goods are in peace;

1 John 4:4Ye are of God, my children, and have overcome them; because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.

Revelation 20:1And I saw an angel coming down from heaven, having the key of the abyss, and a great chain in 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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