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Luke 11:25
On its return, it finds the house swept clean and put in order.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus addresses a crowd and His disciples immediately after rebuking Pharisaic accusations, using a parable to illustrate the danger of spiritual vacancy.
The words — εὑρίσκει (heuriskei) means it finds, and σεσαρωμένον (sesarōmenon) describes the house as swept clean, stressing the physical removal of impurity without replacement.
The thread — This verse functions as the pivotal middle action of Luke 11:24–26, while the pattern of spiritual vacancy and demonic return echoes the warnings in 2 Thessalonians 2:9, 2 Peter 2:10, and Jude 1:8 regarding unchecked rebellion and rejected authority.
Why it lands — The text requires the reader to acknowledge that moral cleanup or religious order alone cannot secure a heart, as vacancy invites a worse spiritual return.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And when he cometh, he findeth it swept and garnished.
Cross-references
- 2 Thessalonians 2:9 The coming of the lawless one will be accompanied by the working of Satan, with every kind of power, sign, and false wonder,
- 2 Peter 2:10 Such punishment is specially reserved for those who indulge the corrupt desires of the flesh and despise authority. Bold and self-willed, they are unafraid to slander glorious beings.
- Jude 1:8 Yet in the same way these dreamers defile their bodies, reject authority, and slander glorious beings.
- Psalms 36:3 The words of his mouth are wicked and deceitful; he has ceased to be wise and well-doing.
- Psalms 81:11 But My people would not listen to Me, and Israel would not obey Me.
- Matthew 12:44 Then it says, ‘I will return to the house I left.’ On its return, it finds the house vacant, swept clean, and put in order.
- 2 Chronicles 24:17 After the death of Jehoiada, however, the officials of Judah came and paid homage to the king, and he listened to them.
- Psalms 125:5 But those who turn to crooked ways the LORD will banish with the evildoers. Peace be upon Israel.