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Everyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but those who blaspheme against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven.

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Defining the Unforgivable Sin

Commentators explain that this specific sin, by referencing the context in Matthew and Mark, is the act of attributing the miraculous works of the Holy Spirit through Jesus to the power of Satan. It is a conscious, deliberate rejection of God's power, calling what is holy 'evil.'

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AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On Luke 12:10

But unto him that blasphemeth against the Holy Spirit (τω δε εις το αγιον πνευμα βλασφημησαντ). This unpardonable sin is given by …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Luke 12:10

19th Century

Bishop

And whosoever shall speak a word against the Son of man.—See Note on Matthew 12:32. Here the words which had first been u…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Luke 12:10

19th Century

Preacher

And whosoever shall speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but unto him that blasphemeth against the Holy Ghost it shal…

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Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Luke 12:10

Jesus’ final warning relates to the “unpardonable sin.” In Luke it occupies a climactic place in the continued buildup of hostility between Jesus a…

John Gill

John Gill

On Luke 12:10

17th Century

Pastor

And whosoever shall speak a word against the son of man,
it shall be forgiven him
The…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Luke 12:1–12

17th Century

Minister

A firm belief in the doctrine of God's universal providence, and its extent, would satisfy us when we are in peril and encourage us to trust God in…

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