Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest, and findeth none.

The unclean

General references

Bible References

The unclean

Luke 11:24
No sooner does a foul spirit leave a man, than it passes through places where there is no water, in search of rest; and finding none, it says 'I will go back to the home which I left';
Acts 8:13
Even Simon believed, and after his baptism attached himself to Philip, and was in his turn mystified at seeing signs and great miracles constantly occurring.

He

1 Peter 5:8
Exercise self-control, be watchful. Your adversary, the Devil, like a roaring lion, is prowling about, eager to devour you.

Seeking

Matthew 8:29
Suddenly they shrieked out: "What do you want with us, Son of God? Have you come here to torment us before our time?"
Mark 5:7
Shrieking out in a loud voice: "What do you want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? For God's sake do not torment me!"
Luke 8:28
Catching sight of Jesus, he shrieked out and threw himself down before him, and in a loud voice exclaimed: "What do you want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beseech you not to torment me."

General references

Matthew 7:27
The rain poured down, the rivers rose, the winds blew and struck against that house, and it fell; and great was its downfall."
Matthew 22:1
Once more Jesus spoke to them in parables.