Matthew 12:28

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Summary

Matthew 12:28

But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come unto you.

I cast

Then

Bible References

I cast

"behold, my servant whom I have chosen, my beloved in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my spirit upon him, and he shall shew justice to the nations.

they that believe shall be endued with these miraculous gifts: in my name they shall cast out demons: they shall speak new languages:

but if I cast out demons by the finger of God, it follows, that the reign of the Messiah is now begun among you.

how Jesus of Nazareth divinely inspired by the holy spirit, and with miraculous power, went about doing good, and healing all that were under the oppression of the devil: because God was with him.

Then

but first seek the kingdom of God, and that righteousness which leads to it, and all these things shall be superadded. be not

which of the two obey'd his father? they said, the first. Jesus reply'd, I declare to you, that the publicans and licentious people enter into the gospel kingdom before you.

"the time, said he, is accomplish'd, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel."

blessed be the kingdom of our father David, which is now come, Hosanna in the highest heavens.

he shall be great, he shall be the son of the most high. the Lord God shall give him the throne of his father David.

then sent them to proclaim the reign of the Messiah, and to heal the sick.

and cry, "we shake off the dust, that sticks to our feet, against you: but take notice, the kingdom of God has been near you."

but if I cast out demons by the finger of God, it follows, that the reign of the Messiah is now begun among you.

the law and the prophets were the only rule till John's time: since when, the kingdom of God has been proclaim'd, and all sorts of people strive to be members.

Upon the Pharisees asking him, when the kingdom of God should come, he answer'd them, the kingdom of God is not usher'd in with pomp and exclamations,

for the gospel dispensation does not consist in meats and drinks, but in piety and peace, and spiritual joy.

who has deliver'd you from the state of darkness, and has translated you into the kingdom of his beloved son.

since then we are entring into a kingdom which cannot be changed, let us maintain the divine favour, whereby we may serve God acceptably, with reverence and fear.