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No Middle Ground
Commentators unanimously agree that this verse eliminates any possibility of spiritual neutrality. In the conflict between God's kingdom and the forces of evil, Jesus declares there are only two sides. To be indifferent or inactive is not a neutral position; it is to be counted as 'against' Christ and contributing to the 'scattering.'
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 12:30
18th Century
Theologian
He that is not with me, etc. In addition to his other arguments, he urges this general principle: that there could only be two parties in …
AT Robertson
On Matthew 12:30
He that is not with me (ο μη ων μετ' εμου). With these solemn words Jesus draws the line of cleavage between himself and his enemi…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 12:30
19th Century
Preacher
Our Lord had made no compromise with Satan. Satan was not with Him but against Him. He intended to be equally decisive in His dealings with all oth…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 12:30
In our relationship to Jesus there can be no neutrality. Perhaps neutrality is possible and even wise regarding some issues and persons, but in lif…
John Calvin
On Matthew 12:30
16th Century
Theologian
He that is not with me. There are two ways of explaining this passage. Some suppose that it is an argument drawn from contraries, and that…
John Gill
On Matthew 12:30
17th Century
Pastor
He that is not with me, is against me
These words chiefly refer to Satan, and are a further proof, that Christ did n…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 12:22–30
17th Century
Minister
A soul under Satan's power, and led captive by him, is blind in the things of God and dumb at the throne of grace; it sees nothing and says nothing…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 12:22–37
13th Century
Philosopher
Above, the Lord refuted those who were slandering both His doctrine and His life; here, however, He refutes those who disparage His miracles. And f…