Thematic Bible
Matthew 12:1 (show verse)
At that time, Jesus walked through the grain fields on a Sabbath. His disciples became hungry and began picking heads of grain to eat.
Corn » Heads of, plucked by Christ's disciples
Hunger » Physical
Jesus Christ » History of » Defines the law of the sabbath on the occasion of his disciples plucking the ears of grain (at capernaum)
Sabbath » General references to
The sabbath » Necessary wants may be supplied on
Tradition » Commandments of men
Hunger » Physical
Jesus Christ » History of » Defines the law of the sabbath on the occasion of his disciples plucking the ears of grain (at capernaum)
Sabbath » General references to
The sabbath » Necessary wants may be supplied on
Tradition » Commandments of men
Matthew 12:2 (show verse)
When the Pharisees saw this, they told him, "Look! Your disciples are doing what is not lawful to do on the Sabbath!"
false Accusation » Incidents illustrative of » Against jesus
Christ » Faith in, great » Faultfinding against
Ecclesiasticism » Arrogance of
Jesus Christ » History of » Defines the law of the sabbath on the occasion of his disciples plucking the ears of grain (at capernaum)
Pharisees » Traditions of, in regard to » The sabbath
Technicalities » Legal
Tradition » Commandments of men
Christ » Faith in, great » Faultfinding against
Ecclesiasticism » Arrogance of
Jesus Christ » History of » Defines the law of the sabbath on the occasion of his disciples plucking the ears of grain (at capernaum)
Pharisees » Traditions of, in regard to » The sabbath
Technicalities » Legal
Tradition » Commandments of men
Matthew 12:3 (show verse)
But he told them, "Haven't you read what David did when he and his companions were hungry?
false Accusation » Incidents illustrative of » Against jesus
David » King of israel » Escapes by way of nob, where he obtains shewbread and goliath's sword from abimelech
Ecclesiasticism » Arrogance of
Form » Irregularities in
Ignorance » Of God's word » Of the word, perilous
Jesus Christ » History of » Defines the law of the sabbath on the occasion of his disciples plucking the ears of grain (at capernaum)
Pharisees » Traditions of, in regard to » The sabbath
Shewbread (showbread) » Unlawfully eaten by david
The bible » Purpose » Ignorance of, perilous
Tradition » Commandments of men
David » King of israel » Escapes by way of nob, where he obtains shewbread and goliath's sword from abimelech
Ecclesiasticism » Arrogance of
Form » Irregularities in
Ignorance » Of God's word » Of the word, perilous
Jesus Christ » History of » Defines the law of the sabbath on the occasion of his disciples plucking the ears of grain (at capernaum)
Pharisees » Traditions of, in regard to » The sabbath
Shewbread (showbread) » Unlawfully eaten by david
The bible » Purpose » Ignorance of, perilous
Tradition » Commandments of men
Matthew 12:4 (show verse)
How is it that he went into the house of God and ate the Bread of the Presence, which was not lawful for him and his companions to eat but was reserved for the priests?
false Accusation » Incidents illustrative of » Against jesus
Bread » Hallowed
David » King of israel » Escapes by way of nob, where he obtains shewbread and goliath's sword from abimelech
Ecclesiasticism » Arrogance of
Form » Irregularities in
Jesus Christ » History of » Defines the law of the sabbath on the occasion of his disciples plucking the ears of grain (at capernaum)
Pharisees » Traditions of, in regard to » The sabbath
Priest » Benefits of » The shewbread
priests » Revenues of » Show-bread after its removal
Shewbread (showbread) » Unlawfully eaten by david
Showbread » Not lawful for any but the priests to eat, except in extreme cases
Tradition » Commandments of men
Bread » Hallowed
David » King of israel » Escapes by way of nob, where he obtains shewbread and goliath's sword from abimelech
Ecclesiasticism » Arrogance of
Form » Irregularities in
Jesus Christ » History of » Defines the law of the sabbath on the occasion of his disciples plucking the ears of grain (at capernaum)
Pharisees » Traditions of, in regard to » The sabbath
Priest » Benefits of » The shewbread
priests » Revenues of » Show-bread after its removal
Shewbread (showbread) » Unlawfully eaten by david
Showbread » Not lawful for any but the priests to eat, except in extreme cases
Tradition » Commandments of men
Matthew 12:5 (show verse)
Or haven't you read in the Law that on every Sabbath the priests in the Temple violate the Sabbath and yet are innocent?
false Accusation » Incidents illustrative of » Against jesus
Ecclesiasticism » Arrogance of
Jesus Christ » History of » Defines the law of the sabbath on the occasion of his disciples plucking the ears of grain (at capernaum)
Pharisees » Traditions of, in regard to » The sabbath
The sabbath » Works connected with religious service lawful on
Tradition » Commandments of men
Ecclesiasticism » Arrogance of
Jesus Christ » History of » Defines the law of the sabbath on the occasion of his disciples plucking the ears of grain (at capernaum)
Pharisees » Traditions of, in regard to » The sabbath
The sabbath » Works connected with religious service lawful on
Tradition » Commandments of men
Matthew 12:6 (show verse)
But I tell you, something greater than the Temple is here!
false Accusation » Incidents illustrative of » Against jesus
Christ » Grace of » Greatness of
Ecclesiasticism » Arrogance of
God, greatness of » Of Christ
Jesus Christ » History of » Defines the law of the sabbath on the occasion of his disciples plucking the ears of grain (at capernaum)
Pharisees » Traditions of, in regard to » The sabbath
Tradition » Commandments of men
Christ » Grace of » Greatness of
Ecclesiasticism » Arrogance of
God, greatness of » Of Christ
Jesus Christ » History of » Defines the law of the sabbath on the occasion of his disciples plucking the ears of grain (at capernaum)
Pharisees » Traditions of, in regard to » The sabbath
Tradition » Commandments of men
Matthew 12:7 (show verse)
If you had known what "I want mercy and not sacrifice' means, you would not have condemned the innocent,
false Accusation » Incidents illustrative of » Against jesus
Ecclesiasticism » Arrogance of
Jesus Christ » History of » Defines the law of the sabbath on the occasion of his disciples plucking the ears of grain (at capernaum)
Offerings » Withheld see offerings; withheld » Insufficient to secure salvation
Pharisees » Traditions of, in regard to » The sabbath
Sacrifices » Insufficient to secure salvation
Tradition » Commandments of men
Ecclesiasticism » Arrogance of
Jesus Christ » History of » Defines the law of the sabbath on the occasion of his disciples plucking the ears of grain (at capernaum)
Offerings » Withheld see offerings; withheld » Insufficient to secure salvation
Pharisees » Traditions of, in regard to » The sabbath
Sacrifices » Insufficient to secure salvation
Tradition » Commandments of men
Matthew 12:8 (show verse)
for the Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath."
false Accusation » Incidents illustrative of » Against jesus
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As lord of the sabbath
Jesus Christ » History of » Defines the law of the sabbath on the occasion of his disciples plucking the ears of grain (at capernaum)
Jesus Christ » Divinity of » Lord of the sabbath
Pharisees » Traditions of, in regard to » The sabbath
Sabbath » General references to
Tradition » Commandments of men
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As lord of the sabbath
Jesus Christ » History of » Defines the law of the sabbath on the occasion of his disciples plucking the ears of grain (at capernaum)
Jesus Christ » Divinity of » Lord of the sabbath
Pharisees » Traditions of, in regard to » The sabbath
Sabbath » General references to
Tradition » Commandments of men
Matthew 12:9 (show verse)
Moving on from there, Jesus went into their synagogue.
false Accusation » Incidents illustrative of » Against jesus
Attendance » Synagogues, attendance upon
Church » Accessions to » Attendance
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Restores the withered hand
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a man having a withered hand (at capernaum)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Restoring the withered hand
public Prayer » Christ » Attended
Synagogue » Jesus » healed in
Synagogues » Attendance upon
Synagogues » Christ often » Performed miracles in
Attendance » Synagogues, attendance upon
Church » Accessions to » Attendance
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Restores the withered hand
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a man having a withered hand (at capernaum)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Restoring the withered hand
public Prayer » Christ » Attended
Synagogue » Jesus » healed in
Synagogues » Attendance upon
Synagogues » Christ often » Performed miracles in
Matthew 12:10 (show verse)
Suddenly, a man with a paralyzed hand appeared. The people asked Jesus if it was lawful to heal on Sabbath days, intending to accuse him of doing something wrong.
false Accusation » Incidents illustrative of » Against jesus
Atrophy » Of the hand
Christ » Miracles of » Withered hand
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Restores the withered hand
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a man having a withered hand (at capernaum)
Miracles » Of Christ » Withered hand
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Restoring the withered hand
the Miracles of Christ » Withered hand restored
Sabbath » Doing good works on the sabbath
Synagogue » Jesus » healed in
Synagogues » Christ often » Performed miracles in
Technicalities » Legal
Atrophy » Of the hand
Christ » Miracles of » Withered hand
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Restores the withered hand
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a man having a withered hand (at capernaum)
Miracles » Of Christ » Withered hand
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Restoring the withered hand
the Miracles of Christ » Withered hand restored
Sabbath » Doing good works on the sabbath
Synagogue » Jesus » healed in
Synagogues » Christ often » Performed miracles in
Technicalities » Legal
Matthew 12:11 (show verse)
But he asked them, "Is there a man among you who, if he had one sheep and it fell into a ditch on the Sabbath, wouldn't take hold of it and pull it out?
false Accusation » Incidents illustrative of » Against jesus
Animals » Lions » Sheep
Atrophy » Of the hand
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Restores the withered hand
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a man having a withered hand (at capernaum)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Restoring the withered hand
the Miracles of Christ » Withered hand restored
Sabbath » Doing good works on the sabbath
Synagogue » Jesus » healed in
Animals » Lions » Sheep
Atrophy » Of the hand
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Restores the withered hand
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a man having a withered hand (at capernaum)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Restoring the withered hand
the Miracles of Christ » Withered hand restored
Sabbath » Doing good works on the sabbath
Synagogue » Jesus » healed in
Matthew 12:12 (show verse)
How much more is a human being worth than a sheep! So it is lawful to do good on Sabbath days."
false Accusation » Incidents illustrative of » Against jesus
Atrophy » Of the hand
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Restores the withered hand
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a man having a withered hand (at capernaum)
Man » Apparent insignificance of » Pre-eminence of, over other creatures
Man » New » Preeminence of
Man » More valuable than other creatures
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Restoring the withered hand
the Miracles of Christ » Withered hand restored
Preeminence » Preeminent above » Of man
Sabbath » Lawful to do good deeds on
Sabbath » Doing good works on the sabbath
The sabbath » Works of mercy lawful on
Synagogue » Jesus » healed in
Atrophy » Of the hand
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Restores the withered hand
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a man having a withered hand (at capernaum)
Man » Apparent insignificance of » Pre-eminence of, over other creatures
Man » New » Preeminence of
Man » More valuable than other creatures
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Restoring the withered hand
the Miracles of Christ » Withered hand restored
Preeminence » Preeminent above » Of man
Sabbath » Lawful to do good deeds on
Sabbath » Doing good works on the sabbath
The sabbath » Works of mercy lawful on
Synagogue » Jesus » healed in
Matthew 12:13 (show verse)
Then he told the man, "Hold out your hand." He held it out and it became normal, as healthy as his other hand.
false Accusation » Incidents illustrative of » Against jesus
Atrophy » Of the hand
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Restores the withered hand
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a man having a withered hand (at capernaum)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Restoring the withered hand
the Miracles of Christ » Withered hand restored
Sabbath » Doing good works on the sabbath
Synagogue » Jesus » healed in
Atrophy » Of the hand
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Restores the withered hand
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a man having a withered hand (at capernaum)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Restoring the withered hand
the Miracles of Christ » Withered hand restored
Sabbath » Doing good works on the sabbath
Synagogue » Jesus » healed in
Matthew 12:14 (show verse)
The Pharisees, however, went out and plotted against Jesus to kill him.
false Accusation » Incidents illustrative of » Against jesus
Christ » Parables of found in one gospel only, (chapter specified) » Plots against
Conspiracy » General examples of
Conspiracy » Instances of » Against jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a man having a withered hand (at capernaum)
Persecution » Lawful means may be used to escape
Pharisees » Often sought to destroy Christ
Plots laid » Against Christ
Plotting » Against Christ
Plotting » General examples of
Prudence » Instances of » Of jesus » In avoiding his enemies
Christ » Parables of found in one gospel only, (chapter specified) » Plots against
Conspiracy » General examples of
Conspiracy » Instances of » Against jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a man having a withered hand (at capernaum)
Persecution » Lawful means may be used to escape
Pharisees » Often sought to destroy Christ
Plots laid » Against Christ
Plotting » Against Christ
Plotting » General examples of
Prudence » Instances of » Of jesus » In avoiding his enemies
Matthew 12:15 (show verse)
When Jesus became aware of this, he left that place. Many crowds followed him, and he healed all of them,
Jesus Christ » History of » Withdraws from capernaum to lake galilee, where he heals many
Persecution » Lawful means may be used to escape
Prophecies respecting Christ » His meekness and want of ostentatious
Prudence » Instances of » Of jesus » In avoiding his enemies
Strife » Christ, an example of avoiding
Persecution » Lawful means may be used to escape
Prophecies respecting Christ » His meekness and want of ostentatious
Prudence » Instances of » Of jesus » In avoiding his enemies
Strife » Christ, an example of avoiding
Matthew 12:16 (show verse)
ordering them not to make him known.
Jesus Christ » History of » Withdraws from capernaum to lake galilee, where he heals many
Prophecies respecting Christ » His meekness and want of ostentatious
Prudence » Instances of » Of jesus » In avoiding his enemies
Silence » Of Christ » Silence encouraged, upon the disciples by Christ
Strife » Christ, an example of avoiding
Prophecies respecting Christ » His meekness and want of ostentatious
Prudence » Instances of » Of jesus » In avoiding his enemies
Silence » Of Christ » Silence encouraged, upon the disciples by Christ
Strife » Christ, an example of avoiding
Matthew 12:17 (show verse)
This was to fulfill what was declared by the prophet Isaiah when he said,
Matthew 12:18 (show verse)
"Here is my Servant whom I have chosen, whom I love, and with whom I am pleased! I will put my Spirit on him, and he will proclaim justice to unbelievers.
Christ » Divine names ascribed to Christ » Beloved son
Christ » Slandered » Son, beloved
Christ » Names of » Beloved son
Jesus The Prophet » Meek and unostentatious in his teaching
Divinity » Divine names ascribed to Christ » Beloved son
Jesus Christ » History of » Withdraws from capernaum to lake galilee, where he heals many
Jesus Christ » Prophet » Unostentatious in his teaching
Names » Of Christ » Beloved son
Son » Beloved
Strife » Christ, an example of avoiding
Christ » Slandered » Son, beloved
Christ » Names of » Beloved son
Jesus The Prophet » Meek and unostentatious in his teaching
Divinity » Divine names ascribed to Christ » Beloved son
Jesus Christ » History of » Withdraws from capernaum to lake galilee, where he heals many
Jesus Christ » Prophet » Unostentatious in his teaching
Names » Of Christ » Beloved son
Son » Beloved
Strife » Christ, an example of avoiding
Matthew 12:19 (show verse)
He will not quarrel or shout, and no one will hear him shouting in the streets.
Jesus The Prophet » Meek and unostentatious in his teaching
Jesus Christ » History of » Withdraws from capernaum to lake galilee, where he heals many
Jesus Christ » Prophet » Unostentatious in his teaching
Meekness » Of jesus
Prophecies respecting Christ » His meekness and want of ostentatious
Strife » Christ, an example of avoiding
Jesus Christ » History of » Withdraws from capernaum to lake galilee, where he heals many
Jesus Christ » Prophet » Unostentatious in his teaching
Meekness » Of jesus
Prophecies respecting Christ » His meekness and want of ostentatious
Strife » Christ, an example of avoiding
Matthew 12:20 (show verse)
He will not snap off a broken reed or snuff out a smoldering wick until he has brought justice through to victory.
Battle of Life » The victory » The presence of the victorious Christ gives assurance of
Christ » Victor » The presence of the victorious Christ gives assurance of
Jesus The Prophet » Meek and unostentatious in his teaching
Of Christ Compassion » Manifested for the » Weak in faith
Flax » Figurative » Smoking flax not quenched
Jesus Christ » History of » Withdraws from capernaum to lake galilee, where he heals many
Jesus Christ » Prophet » Unostentatious in his teaching
Meekness » Of jesus
Reed » Figurative » Of weakness
Christ » Victor » The presence of the victorious Christ gives assurance of
Jesus The Prophet » Meek and unostentatious in his teaching
Of Christ Compassion » Manifested for the » Weak in faith
Flax » Figurative » Smoking flax not quenched
Jesus Christ » History of » Withdraws from capernaum to lake galilee, where he heals many
Jesus Christ » Prophet » Unostentatious in his teaching
Meekness » Of jesus
Reed » Figurative » Of weakness
Matthew 12:21 (show verse)
And in his name unbelievers will hope."
Matthew 12:22 (show verse)
Then a demon-possessed man who was blind and unable to talk was brought to him. Jesus healed him so that the man could speak and see.
Blindness » Healed
Blindness » Miraculous healing of
Christ » Miracles of » Demoniac
Demons » The deaf and blind man
Disease » Healed » The dumb healed
mute) Dumb (deafness » Miraculous healing of, by jesus
disease Healed » The dumb healed
intercession » Additional instances of » Others, who sought jesus in behalf of afflicted people
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals a demoniac
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac, and denounces the scribes and pharisees (in galilee)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals a demoniac
Miracles » Of Christ » Demoniac
Blindness » Miraculous healing of
Christ » Miracles of » Demoniac
Demons » The deaf and blind man
Disease » Healed » The dumb healed
mute) Dumb (deafness » Miraculous healing of, by jesus
disease Healed » The dumb healed
intercession » Additional instances of » Others, who sought jesus in behalf of afflicted people
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals a demoniac
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac, and denounces the scribes and pharisees (in galilee)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals a demoniac
Miracles » Of Christ » Demoniac
Matthew 12:23 (show verse)
All the crowds were amazed and kept saying, "This man isn't the Son of David, is he?"
Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Son of david
Christ » Slandered » Son of david
David » King of israel » Jesus called son of
Humility of Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Son of david
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals a demoniac
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac, and denounces the scribes and pharisees (in galilee)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals a demoniac
Son » Of david
Christ » Slandered » Son of david
David » King of israel » Jesus called son of
Humility of Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Son of david
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals a demoniac
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac, and denounces the scribes and pharisees (in galilee)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals a demoniac
Son » Of david
Matthew 12:24 (show verse)
But when the Pharisees heard this, they said, "This man drives out demons only by Beelzebul, the ruler of the demons."
Beelzebub » The prince of devils
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » Blasphemy against
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals a demoniac
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac, and denounces the scribes and pharisees (in galilee)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals a demoniac
Names » Of satan » Prince of devils
Names » Of satan » Beelzebub
Pharisees » Imputed Christ's miracles to satan's power
Profanity » Blasphemy » Against Christ
Satan » Beelzebul
Satan » The prince » Of demons
Titles and names of the devil » Prince of the devils
Titles and names of the devil » Beelzebub
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » Blasphemy against
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals a demoniac
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac, and denounces the scribes and pharisees (in galilee)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals a demoniac
Names » Of satan » Prince of devils
Names » Of satan » Beelzebub
Pharisees » Imputed Christ's miracles to satan's power
Profanity » Blasphemy » Against Christ
Satan » Beelzebul
Satan » The prince » Of demons
Titles and names of the devil » Prince of the devils
Titles and names of the devil » Beelzebub
Matthew 12:25 (show verse)
He knew what they were thinking and told them, "Every kingdom divided against itself is destroyed, and every city or household divided against itself will not stand.
Desolation » What shall be desolate
Divine Knowledge » The secrets of the heart read by Christ
Division » Every kingdom that is divided against itself
Divisions » Evil of, illustrated
Heart » The whole » Read by Christ
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals a demoniac
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac, and denounces the scribes and pharisees (in galilee)
Knowledge » Divine Knowledge » The secrets of the heart read by Christ
Knowledge » God's » The secrets of the heart read by Christ
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals a demoniac
Opposition » Who opposes the lord
Divine Knowledge » The secrets of the heart read by Christ
Division » Every kingdom that is divided against itself
Divisions » Evil of, illustrated
Heart » The whole » Read by Christ
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals a demoniac
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac, and denounces the scribes and pharisees (in galilee)
Knowledge » Divine Knowledge » The secrets of the heart read by Christ
Knowledge » God's » The secrets of the heart read by Christ
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals a demoniac
Opposition » Who opposes the lord
Matthew 12:26 (show verse)
So if Satan drives out Satan, he is divided against himself. How, then, can his kingdom stand?
Matthew 12:27 (show verse)
If I drive out demons by Beelzebul, by whom do your own followers drive them out? That is why they will be your judges!
Beelzebub » The prince of devils
Division » Every kingdom that is divided against itself
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals a demoniac
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac, and denounces the scribes and pharisees (in galilee)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals a demoniac
Opposition » Who opposes the lord
Division » Every kingdom that is divided against itself
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals a demoniac
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac, and denounces the scribes and pharisees (in galilee)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals a demoniac
Opposition » Who opposes the lord
Matthew 12:28 (show verse)
But if I drive out demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has come to you.
Church » Kingdom of God
Division » Every kingdom that is divided against itself
Holy spirit » General work
Holy spirit » As the source of miraculous power
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals a demoniac
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac, and denounces the scribes and pharisees (in galilee)
Miracles » Performed » Of the holy spirit
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals a demoniac
Miracles » Were performed » By the power of the holy ghost
Miracles » Miraculous gifts of the holy spirit » Christ was endued with
Miraculous gifts of the holy ghost » Christ was endued with
Opposition » Who opposes the lord
Power » Of the holy spirit » Is the power of God
Power » Of the holy spirit » Christ worked his miracles by
Power, Of The Holy Spirit » Is the power of God
Power, Of The Holy Spirit » Christ wrought his miracles by
Spirit » The leadership of holy spirit » General work
Division » Every kingdom that is divided against itself
Holy spirit » General work
Holy spirit » As the source of miraculous power
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals a demoniac
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac, and denounces the scribes and pharisees (in galilee)
Miracles » Performed » Of the holy spirit
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals a demoniac
Miracles » Were performed » By the power of the holy ghost
Miracles » Miraculous gifts of the holy spirit » Christ was endued with
Miraculous gifts of the holy ghost » Christ was endued with
Opposition » Who opposes the lord
Power » Of the holy spirit » Is the power of God
Power » Of the holy spirit » Christ worked his miracles by
Power, Of The Holy Spirit » Is the power of God
Power, Of The Holy Spirit » Christ wrought his miracles by
Spirit » The leadership of holy spirit » General work
Matthew 12:29 (show verse)
How can someone go into a strong man's house and carry off his possessions without first tying up the strong man? Then he can ransack his house.
Matthew 12:30 (show verse)
The person who isn't with me is against me, and the person who isn't gathering with me is scattering.
Matthew 12:31 (show verse)
So I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven, but blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven.
Blasphemy » Those that blaspheme against the holy spirit
Blasphemy » Against the holy ghost, unpardonable
Forgiveness » Who shall be forgiven
Forgiveness » Who shall not be forgiven
Holy spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » The sin against
Holy spirit » Sin against
Holy spirit » Those that sin against the holy spirit
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals a demoniac
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac, and denounces the scribes and pharisees (in galilee)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals a demoniac
Offences against the holy ghost » Blasphemy against him, unpardonable
Sin » Against the spirit
Sin » What sin is unforgivable
Sin » The unpardonable
Spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » The sin against
Spirit » Quickeneth » Sin against
Unpardonable sin » The sin against the holy spirit
Blasphemy » Against the holy ghost, unpardonable
Forgiveness » Who shall be forgiven
Forgiveness » Who shall not be forgiven
Holy spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » The sin against
Holy spirit » Sin against
Holy spirit » Those that sin against the holy spirit
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals a demoniac
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac, and denounces the scribes and pharisees (in galilee)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals a demoniac
Offences against the holy ghost » Blasphemy against him, unpardonable
Sin » Against the spirit
Sin » What sin is unforgivable
Sin » The unpardonable
Spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » The sin against
Spirit » Quickeneth » Sin against
Unpardonable sin » The sin against the holy spirit
Matthew 12:32 (show verse)
Whoever speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, either in this age or in the one to come."
Blasphemy » Those that blaspheme against the holy spirit
Blasphemy » Against the holy ghost, unpardonable
Forgiveness » Who shall be forgiven
Forgiveness » Who shall not be forgiven
Holy spirit » Sin against
Holy spirit » Those that sin against the holy spirit
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals a demoniac
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac, and denounces the scribes and pharisees (in galilee)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals a demoniac
Offences against the holy ghost » Blasphemy against him, unpardonable
Pardon » Withheld from » Blasphemers against the holy ghost
Probation » None after death
Sin » What sin is unforgivable
Blasphemy » Against the holy ghost, unpardonable
Forgiveness » Who shall be forgiven
Forgiveness » Who shall not be forgiven
Holy spirit » Sin against
Holy spirit » Those that sin against the holy spirit
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals a demoniac
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac, and denounces the scribes and pharisees (in galilee)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals a demoniac
Offences against the holy ghost » Blasphemy against him, unpardonable
Pardon » Withheld from » Blasphemers against the holy ghost
Probation » None after death
Sin » What sin is unforgivable
Matthew 12:33 (show verse)
"Either make the tree good and its fruit good, or make the tree rotten and its fruit rotten, because a tree is known by its fruit.
Bearing fruit » Everything being known by the fruit it bears
Corruption » Corrupt trees
Fruits » Illustrative » (bad,) of the conduct and conversation of evil men
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals a demoniac
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac, and denounces the scribes and pharisees (in galilee)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals a demoniac
Trees » Each kind of, known by its fruit
Corruption » Corrupt trees
Fruits » Illustrative » (bad,) of the conduct and conversation of evil men
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals a demoniac
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac, and denounces the scribes and pharisees (in galilee)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals a demoniac
Trees » Each kind of, known by its fruit
Matthew 12:34 (show verse)
You children of serpents! How can you say anything good when you are evil? The mouth speaks about what overflows from the heart.
Evil » Speech evil speaking » General references to
Heart » The unregenerate » Is a fountain of evil
Heredity » Evil influence of the wicked upon posterity
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals a demoniac
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac, and denounces the scribes and pharisees (in galilee)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals a demoniac
Offspring » Evil influence of the wicked upon posterity
Parent's sins » Visited upon children » Evil influence of the wicked upon posterity
Serpents » Evil men compared to
Speaking, evil » General references to
Speech » Evil, general references to
Titles and names of the wicked » Generation of vipers
The wicked » Appointed by God corrupt » Judges of israel
Heart » The unregenerate » Is a fountain of evil
Heredity » Evil influence of the wicked upon posterity
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals a demoniac
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac, and denounces the scribes and pharisees (in galilee)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals a demoniac
Offspring » Evil influence of the wicked upon posterity
Parent's sins » Visited upon children » Evil influence of the wicked upon posterity
Serpents » Evil men compared to
Speaking, evil » General references to
Speech » Evil, general references to
Titles and names of the wicked » Generation of vipers
The wicked » Appointed by God corrupt » Judges of israel
Matthew 12:35 (show verse)
A good person brings good things out of a good treasure house, and an evil person brings evil things out of an evil treasure house.
Bearing fruit » What brings forth good fruit
Bearing fruit » What brings forth evil fruit
Evil » What brings forth evil fruit
Goodness » Good people
character of the renewed Heart » A treasury of good
character of the unrenewed Heart » A treasury of evil
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals a demoniac
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac, and denounces the scribes and pharisees (in galilee)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals a demoniac
The goodness of the lord » What brings forth good fruit
Bearing fruit » What brings forth evil fruit
Evil » What brings forth evil fruit
Goodness » Good people
character of the renewed Heart » A treasury of good
character of the unrenewed Heart » A treasury of evil
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals a demoniac
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac, and denounces the scribes and pharisees (in galilee)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals a demoniac
The goodness of the lord » What brings forth good fruit
Matthew 12:36 (show verse)
I tell you, on Judgment Day people will give an account for every thoughtless word they have uttered,
Accountability » Accountability connected with stewardship
Accountability » Everyone giving account of themselves to God
Condemnation » What you are condemned by
Jesting » See
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals a demoniac
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac, and denounces the scribes and pharisees (in galilee)
Judgment » Shall be of all » Words
Justification » What you are justified by
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals a demoniac
Slander » Men shall give account for
Slander » People shall give account for
Speaking » Folly in
Speech/communication » The words that men speak
Stewardship » Truths to be remembered in relation to » Accountability connected with stewardship
Words » Idle, an account must be given for on the day of judgment
Accountability » Everyone giving account of themselves to God
Condemnation » What you are condemned by
Jesting » See
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals a demoniac
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac, and denounces the scribes and pharisees (in galilee)
Judgment » Shall be of all » Words
Justification » What you are justified by
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals a demoniac
Slander » Men shall give account for
Slander » People shall give account for
Speaking » Folly in
Speech/communication » The words that men speak
Stewardship » Truths to be remembered in relation to » Accountability connected with stewardship
Words » Idle, an account must be given for on the day of judgment
Matthew 12:37 (show verse)
because by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned."
Accountability » Everyone giving account of themselves to God
Condemnation » According to men's deserts
Condemnation » What you are condemned by
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals a demoniac
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac, and denounces the scribes and pharisees (in galilee)
Judgment » Shall be of all » Words
Justification » What you are justified by
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals a demoniac
Responsibility » Personal
Speaking » Folly in
Speech/communication » The words that men speak
Words » Idle, an account must be given for on the day of judgment
Condemnation » According to men's deserts
Condemnation » What you are condemned by
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals a demoniac
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac, and denounces the scribes and pharisees (in galilee)
Judgment » Shall be of all » Words
Justification » What you are justified by
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals a demoniac
Responsibility » Personal
Speaking » Folly in
Speech/communication » The words that men speak
Words » Idle, an account must be given for on the day of judgment
Matthew 12:38 (show verse)
Then some of the scribes and Pharisees told Jesus, "Teacher, we want to see a sign from you."
Curiosity » The levite looked with indifferent curiosity upon the man who was » Leads to the desire for signs
Jesus Christ » History of » Replies to the scribes and pharisees who seek a sign from him (in galilee)
Miracles » Demanded by unbelievers
Pharisees » Reject » Christ
Pharisees » Christ » Asked for signs by
Scribe (scribes) » Hypocrisy of, reproved by jesus
Sign » A miracle to confirm faith
Jesus Christ » History of » Replies to the scribes and pharisees who seek a sign from him (in galilee)
Miracles » Demanded by unbelievers
Pharisees » Reject » Christ
Pharisees » Christ » Asked for signs by
Scribe (scribes) » Hypocrisy of, reproved by jesus
Sign » A miracle to confirm faith
Matthew 12:39 (show verse)
But he replied to them, "An evil and adulterous generation craves a sign. Yet no sign will be given to it except the sign of the prophet Jonah,
Evil » Social in the church » Generation
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning » His death and resurrection
Jesus Christ » History of » Replies to the scribes and pharisees who seek a sign from him (in galilee)
Miracles » Demanded by unbelievers
Pharisees » Reject » Christ
Pharisees » Christ » Called, an evil and adulterous generation
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Jonah
Titles and names of the wicked » Evil and adulterous generation
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning » His death and resurrection
Jesus Christ » History of » Replies to the scribes and pharisees who seek a sign from him (in galilee)
Miracles » Demanded by unbelievers
Pharisees » Reject » Christ
Pharisees » Christ » Called, an evil and adulterous generation
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Jonah
Titles and names of the wicked » Evil and adulterous generation
Matthew 12:40 (show verse)
because just as Jonah was in the stomach of the sea creature for three days and three nights, so the Son of Man will be in the heart of the earth for three days and three nights.
Fish » Miracles connected with » Jonah swallowed by
Fishes » Mentioned in scripture » Whale
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning » His death and resurrection
Jesus Christ » History of » Replies to the scribes and pharisees who seek a sign from him (in galilee)
Jonah » Repentance and deliverance of
Resurrection » Typified » Jonah
Jesus Christ, Resurrection » Typified
Types » Of the saviour » Jonah
Types of Christ » Jonah
Fishes » Mentioned in scripture » Whale
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning » His death and resurrection
Jesus Christ » History of » Replies to the scribes and pharisees who seek a sign from him (in galilee)
Jonah » Repentance and deliverance of
Resurrection » Typified » Jonah
Jesus Christ, Resurrection » Typified
Types » Of the saviour » Jonah
Types of Christ » Jonah
Matthew 12:41 (show verse)
The men of Nineveh will stand up at the judgment and condemn the people living today, because they repented at the preaching of Jonah. But look something greater than Jonah is here!
Matthew 12:42 (show verse)
The queen of the south will stand up and condemn the people living today, because she came from so far away to hear the wisdom of Solomon. But look! Something greater than Solomon is here!"
Matthew 12:43 (show verse)
"Whenever an unclean spirit goes out of a person, it wanders through waterless places looking for a place to rest, but finds none.
Demons » Parable of the man repossessed by unclean spirits
Jesus Christ » History of » Replies to the scribes and pharisees who seek a sign from him (in galilee)
Names » Of satan » Unclean spirits
Parables » Parables of Christ » Unclean spirit
Satan » The prince » Unclean spirit
Titles and names of the devil » Unclean spirit
Jesus Christ » History of » Replies to the scribes and pharisees who seek a sign from him (in galilee)
Names » Of satan » Unclean spirits
Parables » Parables of Christ » Unclean spirit
Satan » The prince » Unclean spirit
Titles and names of the devil » Unclean spirit
Matthew 12:44 (show verse)
Then it says, "I will go back to my home that I left.' When it arrives, it finds it empty, swept clean, and put in order.
Matthew 12:45 (show verse)
Then it goes and brings with it seven other spirits more evil than itself, and they go in and settle there. And so the final condition of that person becomes worse than the first. That's just what will happen to this evil generation!"
Demons » Parable of the man repossessed by unclean spirits
Demons » Adversaries of men
Evil » Social in the church » Generation
Jesus Christ » History of » Replies to the scribes and pharisees who seek a sign from him (in galilee)
Sin » Increment of » Illustrated in the life of backsliders
Sin » Progressive » Illustrated in the life of backsliders
Sins » Increment » Illustrated in the life of backsliders
Titles and names of the wicked » Wicked generation
Demons » Adversaries of men
Evil » Social in the church » Generation
Jesus Christ » History of » Replies to the scribes and pharisees who seek a sign from him (in galilee)
Sin » Increment of » Illustrated in the life of backsliders
Sin » Progressive » Illustrated in the life of backsliders
Sins » Increment » Illustrated in the life of backsliders
Titles and names of the wicked » Wicked generation
Matthew 12:46 (show verse)
While Jesus was still speaking to the crowds, his mother and brothers stood outside, wanting to speak to him.
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » Brethren of
Disciples/apostles » What the disciples are
Family » Who are members of the lord’s family
Mary » The mother of jesus » Seeks jesus when he is teaching in a house
Parents » Parental affection exemplified by » Mary
Will of God » Those that do the will of God
Disciples/apostles » What the disciples are
Family » Who are members of the lord’s family
Mary » The mother of jesus » Seeks jesus when he is teaching in a house
Parents » Parental affection exemplified by » Mary
Will of God » Those that do the will of God
Matthew 12:47 (show verse)
Someone told him, "Look! Your mother and your brothers are standing outside, asking to speak to you."
Matthew 12:48 (show verse)
He asked the man who told him, "Who is my mother, and who are my brothers?"
Matthew 12:49 (show verse)
Then pointing with his hand at his disciples, he said, "Here are my mother and my brothers,
Matthew 12:50 (show verse)
because whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother."
Church » Its spiritual relationships » Obedience secures the benefits of
Disciples/apostles » What the disciples are
Doer » Of the word
Family » Who are members of the lord’s family
Family » Its spiritual relationships » Obedience secures the benefits of
God » Will of, submission to » Establishes a divine relationship
Obedience » Words of Christ concerning » Essential to membership in God's family
spiritual Relationships » Obedience secures the benefits of
Spiritual » Relationships the church, its spiritual relationships » Obedience secures the benefits of
Spiritual » Kinship, family of God its spiritual relationships » Obedience secures the benefits of
The Surrendered life » Submission to the divine will » Establishes a divine relationship
Will » Of God, the supreme rule of duty
Will » God's, submission to » Establishes a divine relationship
Will of God » Those that do the will of God
Disciples/apostles » What the disciples are
Doer » Of the word
Family » Who are members of the lord’s family
Family » Its spiritual relationships » Obedience secures the benefits of
God » Will of, submission to » Establishes a divine relationship
Obedience » Words of Christ concerning » Essential to membership in God's family
spiritual Relationships » Obedience secures the benefits of
Spiritual » Relationships the church, its spiritual relationships » Obedience secures the benefits of
Spiritual » Kinship, family of God its spiritual relationships » Obedience secures the benefits of
The Surrendered life » Submission to the divine will » Establishes a divine relationship
Will » Of God, the supreme rule of duty
Will » God's, submission to » Establishes a divine relationship
Will of God » Those that do the will of God