Cross References

Matthew 12:43

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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,

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the LORD asked, “Satan, where have you been?” Satan replied, “I have been going all over the earth.”

and the LORD asked, “Satan, where have you been?” Satan replied, “I have been going all over the earth.”

You are my God. I worship you. In my heart, I long for you, as I would long for a stream in a scorching desert.

I will make rivers flow on mountain peaks. I will send streams to fill the valleys. Dry and barren land will flow with springs and become a lake.

it says, “I will go back to the home I left.” When it gets there and finds the place empty, clean, and tidy,

Suddenly they shouted, “Jesus, Son of God, what do you want with us? Have you come to punish us before our time?”

Even Simon believed and was baptized. He stayed close to Philip, because he marvelled at all the miracles and wonders.

Be on your guard and stay awake. Your enemy, the devil, is like a roaring lion, prowling around to find someone to attack.