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The Danger of Mere Reform
Commentators like Spurgeon and Matthew Henry emphasize that this verse describes a non-genuine conversion. The unclean spirit leaves on its own accord, not because it was forcibly cast out by Christ. This represents an outward moral reformation—like giving up a bad habit—without a true, internal heart change. The person's life is 'swept' of obvious sins but not truly cleansed and surrendered to Jesus.
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AT Robertson
On Luke 11:24
And finding none (κα μη ευρισκον). Here Mt 12:43 has κα ουχ ευρισκε (present active indicative instead of present active participl…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 11:24–26
19th Century
Bishop
When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man.—See Notes on Matthew 12:43-45. Here the only variations are:
- t…
Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 11:23–24
19th Century
Preacher
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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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 11:24
“Evil spirit” means “demon.” In these verses a spiritual renewal has taken place, but without the indwelling of the Spirit and the power of Christ’…
John Gill
On Luke 11:24
17th Century
Pastor
When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man
That is, the devil, who is in, and works in the children of disobedienc…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 11:14–26
17th Century
Minister
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,…