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Luke 11:25

On its return, it finds the house swept clean and put in order.

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ASV

And when he is come, he findeth it swept and garnished.

KJV

And when he cometh, he findeth it swept and garnished.

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6 tagged words
OriginalTransliterationMeaningWord study
καὶkaiAndG2532 →
ἐλθὸνelthonhaving comeG2064 →
εὑρίσκειheuriskeiit finds [it]G2147 →
σεσαρωμένονsesarōmenonsweptG4563 →
καὶkaiandG2532 →
κεκοσμημένον.kekosmēmenonordered.G2885 →

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2 Peter 2:10–19Such punishment is specially reserved for those who indulge the corrupt desires of the flesh and despise authority. Bold and self-willed, they are unafraid to slander glorious beings.2 Thessalonians 2:9–12The coming of the lawless one will be accompanied by the working of Satan, with every kind of power, sign, and false wonder,Jude 1:8–13Yet in the same way these dreamers defile their bodies, reject authority, and slander glorious beings.Psalms 81:11–12But My people would not listen to Me, and Israel would not obey Me.Matthew 12:44–45Then it says, ‘I will return to the house I left.’ On its return, it finds the house vacant, swept clean, and put in order.Psalms 36:3The words of his mouth are wicked and deceitful; he has ceased to be wise and well-doing.2 Chronicles 24:17–22After the death of Jehoiada, however, the officials of Judah came and paid homage to the king, and he listened to them.Psalms 125:5But those who turn to crooked ways the LORD will banish with the evildoers. Peace be upon Israel.

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