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Reformation Isn't Regeneration
Commentators agree that a 'swept and garnished' house represents a person who has reformed their outward behavior. They may have stopped swearing or drinking, becoming a 'respectable member of society,' as Charles Spurgeon notes. However, this is a superficial cleaning, not a true, internal transformation.
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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:
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Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 11:25
19th Century
Preacher
And when he cometh, he findeth it swept and garnished.
There has been a reformation of a sort; the man has given up drunkenness, st…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 11:25
“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’…
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John Gill
On Luke 11:25
17th Century
Pastor
And when he comes, he finds it swept and garnished .
] In Matthew it is also said to be "empty"; and so it is read h…
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,…