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Then he goes, and takes seven other spirits more evil than himself, and they enter in and dwell there. The last state of that man becomes worse than the first."

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Empty Morality is Dangerous

Commentators explain this verse warns against reformation without regeneration. A person can clean up their life, getting rid of some bad habits ('sweeping the house'), but if the heart is not filled by Christ and the Holy Spirit, it remains empty. This vacancy invites a more severe demonic occupation, making the person's spiritual state far worse than it was initially.

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Charles Ellicott

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

Charles Spurgeon

On Luke 11:26

19th Century

Preacher

Then goeth he, and taketh to him seven other spirit more wicked than himself, and they enter in, and dwell there: and the last state of that ma…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Luke 11:26

“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

John Gill

On Luke 11:26

17th Century

Pastor

Then goeth he and taketh to him seven other spirits ,
&c.] Or "demons", as the Ethiopic version, whom he took to him…

Matthew Henry

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,…