Matthew 12:29

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Whoever wants to enter a strong man’s house and steal his things must first tie him up. Then they can steal the things from his house.

Cross References

Isaiah 49:24

If a strong soldier takes a prisoner, can you set him free? If a powerful soldier guards someone, can the prisoner escape?

Mark 3:27

“Whoever wants to enter a strong man’s house and steal his things must first tie him up. Then they can steal the things from his house.

1 John 4:4

My dear children, you belong to God, so you have already defeated these false prophets. That’s because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.

1 John 3:8

The devil has been sinning since the beginning. Anyone who continues to sin belongs to the devil. The Son of God came for this: to destroy the devil’s work.

Isaiah 53:12

For this reason, I will treat him as one of my great people. I will give him the rewards of one who wins in battle, and he will share them with his powerful ones. I will do this because he gave his life for the people. He was considered a criminal, but the truth is, he carried away the sins of many. Now he will stand before me and speak for those who have sinned.”

Matthew 12:28

But I use the power of God’s Spirit to force out demons, and this shows that God’s kingdom has come to you.

Matthew 12:30

Whoever is not with me is against me. And anyone who does not work with me is working against me.