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Then he goes, and takes with himself 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. Even so will it be also to this evil generation."
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An Empty Heart is an Open Door
Commentators stress that external reformation is not enough. A life 'swept clean' of certain sins but left 'empty' of Christ's presence is vulnerable to a more severe spiritual attack. True, lasting change happens when the Holy Spirit actively occupies the heart, leaving no room for evil to return. As Matthew Henry notes, every heart is either a residence for unclean spirits or a temple of the Holy Ghost.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Then goeth he, etc. When the evil spirit saw the man's state—dissatisfied with a lonely dwelling in the desert where he could do no evil, …
19th Century
Anglican
Seven other spirits more wicked than himself — The number seven, as in the case of Mary Magdalene (Mark 16:9; [Referen…
Baptist
Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and dwell there: and the last state of t…
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Verse 44 is essentially a conditional clause to v.45: “If the demon on his arrival finds the house unoccupied [etc.],” it reenters the person with …
16th Century
Protestant
He taketh with him seven other spirits. The number seven is used here indefinitely, as in many other passages. By these words Chr…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then goes he, and takes with himself seven other spirits , &c.] This is said in allusion to, and in imitation of the…
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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…
13th Century
Catholic
Above, the Lord refuted those disparaging His miracles and doctrine; here He rebukes those tempting Him. And here the Evangelist does two things:
