Matthew 12:43-45

Return of an Unclean Spirit

43 "When 1the unclean spirit has gone out of a person, it passes through 2waterless places seeking rest, but finds none.
44 Then it says, 'I will return to my house from which I came.' And when it comes, it finds the house empty, swept, and put in order.
45 Then it goes and brings with it seven other spirits more evil than itself, and they enter and dwell there, and 3the last state of that person is worse than the first. So also will it be with this 4evil generation."

Cross References 4

  • 1. For ver. 43-45, see Luke 11:24-26
  • 2. [Psalms 63:1; Jeremiah 2:6]
  • 3. 2 Peter 2:20-22; [John 5:14]
  • 4. ver. 39
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