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The Danger of an Empty Heart
Commentators like Spurgeon and Henry note the spirit “is gone out,” not forcibly cast out. This describes an outward reformation without an inward transformation. A heart that is merely “swept clean” of certain sins but not filled with Christ and the Holy Spirit remains empty and vulnerable, inviting the enemy to return with greater force.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 12:43
18th Century
Theologian
Verse 43. When the unclean spirit, etc. The general sentiment which our Savior here teaches is much more easily understood than t…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 12:43
19th Century
Preacher
When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, —
Mark, not when he is turned out of him by superior force, but when he has gone out …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 12:43
When an evil spirit leaves a person, it goes “through arid places” in search of rest. This conforms to the view that demons have an affinity for su…
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John Calvin
On Matthew 12:43
16th Century
Theologian
But when the unclean spirit hath gone out. He speaks of scribes and hypocrites of a similar character, who, despising the grace of God, en…
John Gill
On Matthew 12:43
17th Century
Pastor
When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man
By "the unclean" spirit, is meant Satan, the old serpent, the devil; wh…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 12:38–45
17th Century
Minister
Though Christ is always ready to hear and answer holy desires and prayers, yet those who ask wrongly, ask and do not receive. Signs were granted to…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 12:38–45
13th Century
Philosopher
Above, the Lord refuted those disparaging His miracles and doctrine; here He rebukes those tempting Him. And here the Evangelist does two things: