BibleTools
Matthew 12:43
Compare all
41 aThe men of Nineveh will rise up in the judgment with this generation and bcondemn it, cbecause they repented at the preaching of Jonah; and indeed a greater than Jonah is here.  
42 aThe queen of the South will rise up in the judgment with this generation and condemn it, for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and indeed a greater than Solomon is here.  

An Unclean Spirit Returns

43 a“When an unclean spirit goes out of a man, bhe goes through dry places, seeking rest, and finds none.  
44 Then he says, ‘I will return to my house from which I came.’ And when he comes, he finds it empty, swept, and put in order.
45 Then he goes and takes with him seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter and dwell there; aand the last state of that man is worse than the first. So shall it also be with this wicked generation.”  

Jesus’ Mother and Brothers Send for Him

46 While He was still talking to the multitudes, abehold, His mother and bbrothers stood outside, seeking to speak with Him.  
47 Then one said to Him, “Look, aYour mother and Your brothers are standing outside, seeking to speak with You.”  
Verse Comparison: Matthew 12:43

<< Matthew 12:42   Matthew 12:44 >>

American Standard Version
But the unclean spirit, when he is gone out of the man, passeth through waterless places, seeking rest, and findeth it not.

Amplified® Bible
But when the unclean spirit has gone out of a man, it roams through dry [arid] places in search of rest, but it does not find any.

Contemporary English Version
When an evil spirit leaves a person, it travels through the desert, looking for a place to rest. But when the demon doesn't find a place,

Darby English Version
But when the unclean spirit has gone out of the man, he goes through dry places, seeking rest, and does not find [it].

Good News Bible
"When an evil spirit goes out of a person, it travels over dry country looking for a place to rest. If it can't find one,

International Standard Version
"Whenever an unclean spirit goes out of a person, it wanders through waterless places looking for a place to rest but finds none.

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

New American Standard Bible
"Now when the unclean spirit goes out of a man, it passes through waterless places seeking rest, and does not find {it.}

New International Version
"When an evil spirit comes out of a man, it goes through arid places seeking rest and does not find it.

New King James Version
“When an unclean spirit goes out of a man, he goes through dry places, seeking rest, and finds none.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"Now when the unclean spirit goes out of a man, it passes through waterless places seeking rest, and does not find it.

Revised Standard Version
"When the unclean spirit has gone out of a man, he passes through waterless places seeking rest, but he finds none.

Young's Literal Translation
`And, when the unclean spirit may go forth from the man, it doth walk through dry places seeking rest, and doth not find;


<< Matthew 12:42   Matthew 12:44 >>

Join 137,059+ readers

A Verse and a Thought,
Every Morning

Consistent Bible study is hard to start.

The Berean gives you the starting point: one scripture and a focused commentary in your inbox each morning — read it in minutes, or go as deep as you like.

Free, daily, and spam-free. We never share your address. Unsubscribe anytime.

Close
E-mail This Page