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43–45. A FIGURE TO ILLUSTRATE THE SURPASSING WICKEDNESS OF THE DAY
Luk 11:24-26, where the connection is different. St Luke, as usual, omits the direct application to Israel.
This short parable explains the supreme wickedness of the present generation. And herein lies the connection. The Jews of former times were like a man possessed by a single demon, the Jews of the day are like a man possessed by many demons. And this is in accordance with a moral law. If the expulsion of sin be not followed by real amendment of life, and perseverance in righteousness, a more awful condition of sinfulness will result. See note Mat 12:45.