Matthew 12:43-45

"Whenever an unclean spirit leaves a man, it wanders through waterless places, seeking rest but finding none.

Romans 2:4-5

Or do you despise the riches of his kindness and forbearance and long patience? Do you not know that the kindness of God is leading you to repentance?

2 Peter 2:20-22

For if, after having escaped the pollutions of the world, through the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, men are again entangled in them and overpowered, their last state is become worse than their first.

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Summary

But afterward they turned, and caused the servants and the handmaids, whom they had let go free, to return, and brought them into subjection for servants and for handmaids.

Bible References

General references

Matthew 12:43
"Whenever an unclean spirit leaves a man, it wanders through waterless places, seeking rest but finding none.
Romans 2:4
Or do you despise the riches of his kindness and forbearance and long patience? Do you not know that the kindness of God is leading you to repentance?
2 Peter 2:20
For if, after having escaped the pollutions of the world, through the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, men are again entangled in them and overpowered, their last state is become worse than their first.