Matthew 12:29

The Passion Translation

Who would dare enter the house of a mighty man and steal his property? First he must be overpowered and tied up by one who is stronger than he. Then his entire house can be plundered.

Cross References

Isaiah 49:24

Who can snatch the prey from the hands of a mighty warrior or rescue captives from a conqueror?

Mark 3:27

Jesus said to them, “Listen. No one is able to break into a mighty man’s house and steal his property unless he first overpowers the mighty man and ties him up. Then his entire house can be plundered and his possessions taken.

1 John 4:4

Little children, you can be certain that you belong to God and have conquered them, for the One who is living in you is far greater than the one who is in the world.

1 John 3:8

But the one who indulges in a sinful life is of the devil, because the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The reason the Son of God was revealed was to undo and destroy the works of the devil.

Isaiah 53:12

So I, Yahweh, will assign him a portion among a great multitude, and he will triumph and divide the spoils of victory with his mighty ones — all because he poured out his life-blood to death. He was counted among the worst of sinners, yet he carried sin’s burden for many and intercedes for those who are rebels.

Matthew 12:28

But, if I drive out demons by the power of the Spirit of God, then the end of Satan’s kingdom has come!

Matthew 12:30

“So join with me, for if you’re not on my side you are against me. And if you refuse to help me gather the spoils, you are making things worse.