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He that is not with me is against me. He who doesn`t gather with me scatters.
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No Neutrality in the Kingdom
Commentators universally agree that this verse eliminates any possibility of spiritual neutrality. In the cosmic conflict between Christ and Satan, there is no middle ground. To not actively align with Jesus is, by default, to be against Him. One scholar specifically notes this applies to those who remain passive or silent when Christ is dishonored, effectively placing them on the opposing side.
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He that is not with me (ο μη ων μετ' εμου). This verse is just like Mt 12:30.
19th Century
Anglican
When a strong man armed keepeth his palace.—See Notes on Matthew 12:29-30. The only noticeable variations are the use of “palace” for “hou…
Baptist
He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth. When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man,—
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In the parable of the strong man guarding his own house, we have a principal reference to Jesus’ tactics in his war against Satan. The ultimate and…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
He that is not with me, is against me Our Lord does not mean one, that was not personally with him; for there might …
Presbyterian
Christ's casting out the devils in this way was really the destruction of their power. The heart of every unconverted sinner is the devil's palace,…
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