Matthew 12:44 web — Then he says, 'I will return into my house from which I came out,' and when he has come back, he finds it empty, swept,…

World English Bible

"Then he says, 'I will return into my house from which I came out,' and when he has come back, he finds it empty, swept, and put in order."

— Matthew 12:44, World English Bible

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Matthew 12 — Context

41

The men of Nineveh will stand up in the judgment with this generation, and will condemn it, for they repented at the preaching of Jonah; and behold, someone greater than Jonah is here.

42

The queen of the south will rise up in the judgment with this generation, and will condemn it, for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and behold, someone greater than Solomon is here.

43

But the unclean spirit, when he is gone out of the man, passes through waterless places, seeking rest, and doesn't find it.

44

Then he says, 'I will return into my house from which I came out,' and when he has come back, he finds it empty, swept, and put in order.

45

Then he goes, and takes with himself seven other spirits more evil than he is, and they enter in and dwell there. The last state of that man becomes worse than the first. Even so will it be also to this evil generation."

46

While he was yet speaking to the multitudes, behold, his mother and his brothers stood outside, seeking to speak to him.

47

One said to him, "Behold, your mother and your brothers stand outside, seeking to speak to you."

Matthew 12:44 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 12:44 say?
Matthew 12:44 in the World English Bible reads: “Then he says, 'I will return into my house from which I came out,' and when he has come back, he finds it empty, swept, and put in order.”
Where is Matthew 12:44 in the Bible?
Matthew 12:44 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 12, verse 44.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 12:44.
What translation should I read Matthew 12:44 in?
Matthew 12:44 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 12:44?
Matthew 12:44 reads (WEB): “Then he says, 'I will return into my house from which I came out,' and when he has come back, he finds it empty, swept, and put in order.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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