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NASB | Matthew 12:45 "Then it goes and takes along with it seven other spirits more wicked than itself, and they go in and live there; and the last state of that man becomes worse than the first. That is the way it will also be with this evil generation." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 12:45 "Then it goes and brings with it seven other spirits more wicked than itself, and they go in and make their home there. And the last condition of that man becomes worse than the first. So will it also be with this wicked generation." |
Bible Question: What a good, scripturally-supported answer, Nolan! Now for Question No. 2: With a working knowledge of what demons are, can we form any ideas from the Scriptures about the relationship between demons and the devil himself, Satan? --Hank |
Bible Answer: Hello again Hank! Yes, I believe that we can form an idea of a relationship between demons and Satan by looking at Scripture.First of all, we must recognize some of the characteristics of Satan to better understand his relationship with demons, of whom I have defined as malicious and evil spirits that are doomed to everlasting punishment. Satan is an accuser of the saints (Rev. 12:10), an adversary (1 Pet. 5:8), the enemy of God (Matt. 13:39), the father of lies and a murderer (John 8:44), the tempter (Matt. 4:3, 1 Thess. 3:5), and the spirit that works in the children of disobedience (Eph. 2:2) who is wicked (Matt. 13:19,38).Since both Satan and demons are malicious and evil in nature, then what is Satan's relationship to demons? Satan is the prince of this world (John 12:31, 14:30, 16:11), ruler of demons (Matt. 12:24,26), prince of the power of the air (Eph. 2:2), ruler of the darkness of this world (Eph. 6:12), and the god of this world (2 Cor. 4:4). Therefore, Satan is the ruler or prince over the malicious spirits called demons.Since demons are doomed to punishment, then what does this mean for Satan, since he is the ruler of the demons? Satan's kingdom will be destroyed (Matt. 13:30, Luke 11:21-22, 1 John 3:8). Satan and his 'angels' (or demons) are defeated by the angels of God (Rev. 12:7-9). Satan is also doomed to punishment day and night forever and ever (Rev. 20:1-3, 10). So we can see that demons and Satan also share the same fate.Is it true that they are working together? Yes, but not in harmony. :) Satan knows that his time is short (Rev. 12:12) and he along with his demons are presently making war against those who hold to the testimony of Jesus (Rev. 12:17).. NASB Study Bible (Zondervan), Nave's Topical Bible (Hendrickson Publishers) |