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Matthew 12:45

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

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Matthew 12:45 in other translations

Then he goes, and takes with himself seven other spirits more evil than he is, and they enter in and dwell there. The last state of that man becomes worse than the first. Even so will it be also to this evil generation.”

Matthew 12:45 · World English Bible

Matthew 12:45 in context

  1. 43But the unclean spirit, when he is gone out of the man, passeth through waterless places, seeking rest, and findeth it not.
  2. 44Then he saith, I will return into my house whence I came out; and when he is come, he findeth it empty, swept, and garnished.
  3. 45Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits more evil than himself, and they enter in and dwell there: and the last state of that man becometh worse than the first. Even so shall it be also unto this evil generation.
  4. 46While he was yet speaking to the multitudes, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, seeking to speak to him.
  5. 47And one said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand without, seeking to speak to thee.