Matthew 12:45

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.

Then {G5119} goeth he {G4198}, and {G2532} taketh {G3880} with {G3326} himself {G1438} seven {G2033} other {G2087} spirits {G4151} more wicked {G4191} than himself {G1438}, and {G2532} they enter in {G1525} and dwell {G2730} there {G1563}: and {G2532} the last {G2078} state of that {G1565} man {G444} is {G1096} worse than {G5501} the first {G4413}. Even so {G3779} shall it be {G2071} also {G2532} unto this {G5026} wicked {G4190} generation {G1074}.

Then it goes and takes with it seven other spirits more evil than itself, and they come and live there -- so that in the end, the person is worse off than he was before. This is how it will be for this wicked generation."

Then it goes and brings with it seven other spirits more wicked than itself, and they go in and dwell there; and the final plight of that man is worse than the first. So will it be with this wicked generation.”

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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Cross-References

  • Luke 11:26 (7 votes)

    Then goeth he, and taketh [to him] 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.

  • Hebrews 6:4 (6 votes)

    For [it is] impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost,

  • Hebrews 6:8 (6 votes)

    But that which beareth thorns and briers [is] rejected, and [is] nigh unto cursing; whose end [is] to be burned.

  • Hebrews 10:26 (6 votes)

    For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,

  • Hebrews 10:31 (6 votes)

    [It is] a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.

  • Mark 5:9 (6 votes)

    And he asked him, What [is] thy name? And he answered, saying, My name [is] Legion: for we are many.

  • Mark 16:9 (4 votes)

    ¶ Now when [Jesus] was risen early the first [day] of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils.