Blasphemy Against the Holy Spirit
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And the scribes who came down from Jerusalem said, s "He has Beelzebub," and, "By the t ruler of the demons He casts out demons."
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u So He called them to Himself and said to them in parables: "How can Satan cast out Satan?
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"If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.
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"And if a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand.
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"And if Satan has risen up against himself, and is divided, he cannot stand, but has an end.
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v "No one can enter a strong man's house and plunder his goods, unless he first binds the strong man. And then he will plunder his house.
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w "Assuredly, I say to you, all sins will be forgiven the sons of men, and whatever blasphemies they may utter;
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"but he who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness, but is subject to eternal condemnation" -
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because they x said, "He has an unclean spirit."
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Cross References
Matthew 9:34
But the Pharisees said, "He casts out demons by...
Matthew 10:25
It is enough for a disciple that he be like his...
Luke 11:15
But some of them said, "He casts out demons by ...
John 7:20
The people answered and said, "You have a demon...
John 8:48
Then the Jews answered and said to Him, "Do we ...
John 8:52
Then the Jews said to Him, "Now we know that Yo...
John 10:20
And many of them said, "He has a demon and is m...
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Cross References
John 12:31
Now is the judgment of this world; now the ruler of this world will be cast out.
John 14:30
I will no longer talk much with you, for the ruler of this world is coming, and he has nothing in Me.
John 16:11
Of judgment, because the ruler of this world is judged.
Ephesians 2:2
In which you once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now works in the sons of disobedience.
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Cross References
Matthew 12:25 - 29
But Jesus knew their thoughts, and said to them: "Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation, and every city or house divided against itself will not stand.
Luke 11:17 - 22
But He, knowing their thoughts, said to them: "Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation, and a house divided against a house falls.
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Cross References
Isaiah 49:24
Shall the prey be taken from the mighty, Or the captives of the righteous be delivered?
Isaiah 49:25
But thus says the LORD: "Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away, And the prey of the terrible be delivered; For I will contend with him who contends with you, And I will save your children.
Matthew 12:29
Or how can one enter a strong man's house and plunder his goods, unless he first binds the strong man? And then he will plunder his house.
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Cross References
Matthew 12:31
Therefore I say to you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven men.
Matthew 12:32
Anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man, it will be forgiven him; but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit, it will not be forgiven him, either in this age or in the age to come.
Luke 12:10
And anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man, it will be forgiven him; but to him who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit, it will not be forgiven.
1 John 5:16
If anyone sees his brother sinning a sin which does not lead to death, he will ask, and He will give him life for those who commit sin not leading to death. There is sin leading to death. I do not say that he should pray about that.
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Cross References
Matthew 9:34
But the Pharisees said, "He casts out demons by the ruler of the demons.
John 7:20
The people answered and said, "You have a demon. Who is seeking to kill You?
John 8:48
Then the Jews answered and said to Him, "Do we not say rightly that You are a Samaritan and have a demon?
John 8:52
Then the Jews said to Him, "Now we know that You have a demon! Abraham is dead, and the prophets; and You say, 'If anyone keeps My word he shall never taste death.
John 10:20
And many of them said, "He has a demon and is mad. Why do you listen to Him?
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