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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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19th Century
Anglican
When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man.—See Notes on Matthew 12:43-45. Here the only variations are:
Baptist
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…
“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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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then goeth he and taketh to him seven other spirits , &c.] Or "demons", as the Ethiopic version, whom he took to him…
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,…
