Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Then he saith, I will return into my house from whence I came out; and when he is come, he findeth it empty, swept, and garnished.

Bible References

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Matthew 12:29
How can someone enter a strong man’s house and steal his possessions unless he first ties up the strong man? Then he can rob his house.
Luke 11:21
When a strong man, fully armed, guards his estate, his possessions are secure.
John 13:27
After Judas ate the piece of bread, Satan entered him. Therefore Jesus told him, “What you’re doing, do quickly.”
Ephesians 2:2
in which you previously walked according to the ways of this world, according to the ruler who exercises authority over the lower heavens, the spirit now working in the disobedient.
1 John 4:4
You are from God, little children, and you have conquered them, because the One who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.

General references

Jeremiah 34:11
Afterward, however, they changed their minds and took back their male and female slaves they had freed and forced them to become slaves again.
Matthew 7:27
The rain fell, the rivers rose, the winds blew and pounded that house, and it collapsed. And its collapse was great!”
Matthew 22:1
Once more Jesus spoke to them in parables:

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