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44 Then it says, ‘I will return to my house from where I came-out’. And having come, it finds it being unoccupied, having been swept and put-in-order[a]. 45 Then it proceeds and takes along with itself seven other spirits more evil than itself. And having gone in, they dwell there, and the last[b] state of that person becomes worse than the first. So it will be[c] also with this evil generation”.

Jesus Says That Whoever Does The Will of God Is His Brother And Sister And Mother

46 While He was still speaking to the crowds, behold— His mother and brothers were standing outside, seeking to speak to Him.

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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 12:44 Or, adorned, decorated.
  2. Matthew 12:45 Lit, last things.
  3. Matthew 12:45 Jesus is casting out demons and putting Israel’s house in order. But upon this evil generation’s rejection of Him, the demons will return and Israel will be worse off.

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