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Matthew 12:45 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Matthew 12:45 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 12 verse 45 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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 that man is worse than the first. Even so shall it be also unto this wicked generation.”
Matthew 12:45 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 12:45
Seven other spirits more wicked (ἑπτὰ ἕτερα πνεύματα πονηρότερα, hepta hetera pneumata ponērotera)—Seven represents completeness in Scripture; the final state features comprehensive, intensified evil. Ponērotera is the comparative of ponēros ('wicked'), meaning 'more malicious, more actively harmful.'The last state of that man is worse than the first (τὰ ἔσχατα τοῦ ἀνθρώπου ἐκείνου χείρονα τῶν πρώτων, ta eschata tou anthrōpou ekeinou cheirona tōn prōtōn)—Reformation without regeneration doesn't produce neutrality but intensifies judgment. Jesus applies this to this wicked generation (τῇ γενεᾷ ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 12:45
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“and takes seven other spirits more evil than himself”
“What is your name? He said to him”
“and were made partakers of the Holy Spirit”
“there remains no more a sacrifice for sins”
“and who can't cease from sin; enticing unsettled souls; having a heart trained in greed; children of cursing;”
“he appeared first to Mary Magdalene”
“like the creatures without reason”
“they would not have had sin; but now they have no excuse for their sin.”
“he shall ask”
“who strain out a gnat”