Devine Scripture

Matthew 12:45

Matthew chapter 12 · verse 45 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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.

Context

v.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.

v.45This passage

v.46While he was yet speaking to the multitudes, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, seeking to speak to him.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Ephesians 6:12

    For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.

  • Luke 11:26

    Then goeth he, and taketh to him 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.

  • Matthew 21:38

    But the husbandmen, when they saw the son, said among themselves, This is the heir; come, let us kill him, and take his inheritance.

  • Hebrews 6:4

    For as touching those who were once enlightened and tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Spirit,

  • Luke 19:41

    And when he drew nigh, he saw the city and wept over it,

  • Matthew 12:24

    But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, This man doth not cast out demons, but by Beelzebub the prince of the demons.