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Matthew 12:29 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Matthew 12:29 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 12 verse 29 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Or else how can one enter into a strong man's house, and spoil his goods, except he first bind the strong man? and then he will spoil his house.”
Matthew 12:29 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 12:29
'Or else how can one enter into a strong man's house, and spoil his goods, except he first bind the strong man? and then he will spoil his house.' Jesus's third argument uses parable: to plunder strong man's house, you must first bind him. The 'strong man' (ἰσχυρὸς/ischyros) represents Satan; his 'house' is his kingdom; his 'goods' (σκεύη/skeuē) are demon-possessed people. Jesus's exorcisms are 'spoiling' (διαρπάσει/diarpásei, plundering) Satan's house. This requires having bound the strong man—demonstrating superior power. Reformed theology sees this as describing Christ's victory over Satan....
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 12:29
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“or the lawful captives be delivered?”
“unless he first binds the strong man; and then he will plunder his house.”
“little children”
“Satan will be released from his prison”
“for the devil has been sinning from the beginning. To this end the Son of God was revealed”
“having the key of the abyss and a great chain in his hand.”
“and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he poured out his soul to death”
“And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels”