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NASB | Matthew 12:32 "Whoever speaks a word against the Son of Man, it shall be forgiven him; but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit, it shall not be forgiven him, either in this age or in the age to come. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 12:32 "Whoever speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven; but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit [by attributing the miracles done by Me to Satan] will not be forgiven, either in this age or in the age to come. [Mark 3:29; Luke 12:10] |
Bible Question: Is it true that there is no forgiveness for the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit? What is the punishment? |
Bible Answer: Matthew 12:31,32 describes the specific sin of blasphemy against the Spirit, and Matthew 12:24-30 provides context that aids in the understanding of this particular sin and why Jesus pronounced it as unforgiveable. The unpardonable sin is ascribing to Satan the works of the Holy Spirit. See also Matthew 23:13-36 and Luke 11:52. --Hank |