Before reading this blog—or anything else, for that matter—you should hear what the Bible has to say on the topic of 'demons' (in addition to all its other topics, of course). That's because being in the godly frame of mind is important, especially when you consider the painful and life-threatening consequences of the demonic plague for demoniacs, such as myself.
Insodoing, it will help you avoid saying (and thinking) things that God would disapprove of, like, for example, laughing at someone being bombarded in the back of the head repeatedly by demonic weapons:
Comments like this one are common, particularly right after a period of high demonic activity from which I sustained significant injury
To that end, a list of topics and verses pertaining to demons in the Bible follows.
NOTE | You should also search for Bible on this site. My favorite Bible-related post is Smile when you vanquish demons.
A topical index search for 'demon' at BibleGateway listed 37 results:
DEMONS INSANITY » Demoniacal DEVIL » See DEMON EPHESUS » Sceva's sons attempt to expel a demon in (Acts 19:13-16) OTHER SCRIPTURES RELATING TO HIS MESSIAHSHIP » MIRACLES OF » A demon cast out and a deaf man cured (Matthew 9:32,33) SLANDER » INSTANCES OF » That he had a demon ( John 8:48,52;10:20) THANKFULNESS » TO GOD, INSTANCES OF » The demon-possessed man who was exorcized (Luke 8:39) JESUS, THE CHRIST » HISTORY OF » Heals a demoniac (at Capernaum) (Mark 1:21-28; Luke 4:31-37) JESUS, THE CHRIST » HISTORY OF » Heals a demoniac, and denounces the scribes and Pharisees (in Galilee) (Matthew 12:22-37; Mark 3:19-30; Luke 11:14-26) JESUS, THE CHRIST » HISTORY OF » Heals a demoniac (near Caesarea Philippi) (Matthew 17:14-21; Mark 9:14-29; Luke 9:37-43) OTHER SCRIPTURES RELATING TO HIS MESSIAHSHIP » MIRACLES OF » Demoniac in the synagogue healed (Mark 1:23-26; Luke 4:33-36) OTHER SCRIPTURES RELATING TO HIS MESSIAHSHIP » MIRACLES OF » Heals a demoniac(Matthew 12:22-37; Mark 3:19-30; Luke 11:14,15,17-23) MIRACLES » OF JESUS, IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER » Heals the demoniac (Mark 1:23-26; Luke 4:33-36) MIRACLES » OF JESUS, IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER » Heals a demoniac (Matthew 12:22-37; Mark 3:11; Luke 11:14,15) MIRACLES » OF JESUS, IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER » Heals a demoniac (Matthew 9:32,33) PARENTS » Parental affection exemplified by » Father of the demoniac (Mark 9:24) BURIAL » BURYING PLACES » Demoniacs lived in (Matthew 8:28) OTHER SCRIPTURES RELATING TO HIS MESSIAHSHIP » MIRACLES OF » Heals demoniacs(Matthew 8:16,17; Luke 4:40,41) OTHER SCRIPTURES RELATING TO HIS MESSIAHSHIP » MIRACLES OF » The demoniacs in Gadara (Gerasa) healed (Matthew 8:28-34; Mark 5:1-20; Luke 8:26-39) BIGOTRY » INSTANCES OF » Of John in forbidding the casting out of demons by one who did not follow Jesus (Mark 9:38-40; Luke 9:49,50) CONVERTS » ZEALOUS » The man possessed by demons (Luke 8:39) CUP » Of the table of demons (1 Corinthians 10:21) DISEASE » FIGURATIVE » See DEMONS FAMILIAR SPIRITS » INSTANCES OF THOSE WHO CONSULTED » See DEMONS FEAR OF GOD » INSTANCES OF GUILTY FEAR » Demons (James 2:19) INSANITY » See DEMONS, POSSESSION BY JOY » INSTANCES OF » Of the disciples, because the demons were subject to them (Luke 10:17) LEGION » Demons (Mark 5:9,15) LUNACY » See DEMONS MIRACLES » OF JESUS, IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER » Throws demons out of two men of Gadara (Gerasa) (Matthew 8:28-34; Mark 5:1-20; Luke 8:26-39) OFFERINGS » HUMAN SACRIFICES » Offered to demons (Psalms 106:37,38) SATAN » The prince » Of demons (Matthew 12:24) SATAN » UNCLASSIFIED SCRIPTURES RELATING TO » See DEMONS SPIRIT » See DEMONS SUPERSTITION » INSTANCES OF » The Gadarenes (Gerasenes, Gergasenes), because Jesus expelled demons out of the man who lived among the tombs (Matthew 8:34) SWINE » Jesus sends demons into the (Matthew 8:28-32; Mark 5:11-14; Luke 8:32,33) TEMPTATION » See DEMONS
Before reading this blog—or anything else, for that matter—you should hear what the Bible has to say on the topic of 'demons' (in addition to all its other topics, of course). That's because being in the godly frame of mind is important, especially when you consider the painful and life-threatening consequences of the demonic plague for demoniacs, such as myself.
Insodoing, it will help you avoid saying (and thinking) things that God would disapprove of, like, for example, laughing at someone being bombarded in the back of the head repeatedly by demonic weapons:
To that end, a list of topics and verses pertaining to demons in the Bible follows.
Insodoing, it will help you avoid saying (and thinking) things that God would disapprove of, like, for example, laughing at someone being bombarded in the back of the head repeatedly by demonic weapons:
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| Comments like this one are common, particularly right after a period of high demonic activity from which I sustained significant injury |
NOTE | You should also search for Bible on this site. My favorite Bible-related post is Smile when you vanquish demons.
A topical index search for 'demon' at BibleGateway listed 37 results:
DEMONS INSANITY » Demoniacal DEVIL » See DEMON EPHESUS » Sceva's sons attempt to expel a demon in (Acts 19:13-16) OTHER SCRIPTURES RELATING TO HIS MESSIAHSHIP » MIRACLES OF » A demon cast out and a deaf man cured (Matthew 9:32,33) SLANDER » INSTANCES OF » That he had a demon ( John 8:48,52;10:20) THANKFULNESS » TO GOD, INSTANCES OF » The demon-possessed man who was exorcized (Luke 8:39) JESUS, THE CHRIST » HISTORY OF » Heals a demoniac (at Capernaum) (Mark 1:21-28; Luke 4:31-37) JESUS, THE CHRIST » HISTORY OF » Heals a demoniac, and denounces the scribes and Pharisees (in Galilee) (Matthew 12:22-37; Mark 3:19-30; Luke 11:14-26) JESUS, THE CHRIST » HISTORY OF » Heals a demoniac (near Caesarea Philippi) (Matthew 17:14-21; Mark 9:14-29; Luke 9:37-43) OTHER SCRIPTURES RELATING TO HIS MESSIAHSHIP » MIRACLES OF » Demoniac in the synagogue healed (Mark 1:23-26; Luke 4:33-36) OTHER SCRIPTURES RELATING TO HIS MESSIAHSHIP » MIRACLES OF » Heals a demoniac(Matthew 12:22-37; Mark 3:19-30; Luke 11:14,15,17-23) MIRACLES » OF JESUS, IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER » Heals the demoniac (Mark 1:23-26; Luke 4:33-36) MIRACLES » OF JESUS, IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER » Heals a demoniac (Matthew 12:22-37; Mark 3:11; Luke 11:14,15) MIRACLES » OF JESUS, IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER » Heals a demoniac (Matthew 9:32,33) PARENTS » Parental affection exemplified by » Father of the demoniac (Mark 9:24) BURIAL » BURYING PLACES » Demoniacs lived in (Matthew 8:28) OTHER SCRIPTURES RELATING TO HIS MESSIAHSHIP » MIRACLES OF » Heals demoniacs(Matthew 8:16,17; Luke 4:40,41) OTHER SCRIPTURES RELATING TO HIS MESSIAHSHIP » MIRACLES OF » The demoniacs in Gadara (Gerasa) healed (Matthew 8:28-34; Mark 5:1-20; Luke 8:26-39) BIGOTRY » INSTANCES OF » Of John in forbidding the casting out of demons by one who did not follow Jesus (Mark 9:38-40; Luke 9:49,50) CONVERTS » ZEALOUS » The man possessed by demons (Luke 8:39) CUP » Of the table of demons (1 Corinthians 10:21) DISEASE » FIGURATIVE » See DEMONS FAMILIAR SPIRITS » INSTANCES OF THOSE WHO CONSULTED » See DEMONS FEAR OF GOD » INSTANCES OF GUILTY FEAR » Demons (James 2:19) INSANITY » See DEMONS, POSSESSION BY JOY » INSTANCES OF » Of the disciples, because the demons were subject to them (Luke 10:17) LEGION » Demons (Mark 5:9,15) LUNACY » See DEMONS MIRACLES » OF JESUS, IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER » Throws demons out of two men of Gadara (Gerasa) (Matthew 8:28-34; Mark 5:1-20; Luke 8:26-39) OFFERINGS » HUMAN SACRIFICES » Offered to demons (Psalms 106:37,38) SATAN » The prince » Of demons (Matthew 12:24) SATAN » UNCLASSIFIED SCRIPTURES RELATING TO » See DEMONS SPIRIT » See DEMONS SUPERSTITION » INSTANCES OF » The Gadarenes (Gerasenes, Gergasenes), because Jesus expelled demons out of the man who lived among the tombs (Matthew 8:34) SWINE » Jesus sends demons into the (Matthew 8:28-32; Mark 5:11-14; Luke 8:32,33) TEMPTATION » See DEMONS
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News about him spread all over Syria, and people brought to him all who were ill with various diseases, those suffering severe pain, the demon-possessed, those having seizures, and the paralyzed; and he healed them.
Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?’
When evening came, many who were demon-possessed were brought to him, and he drove out the spirits with a word and healed all the sick.
[ Jesus Restores Two Demon-Possessed Men ] When he arrived at the other side in the region of the Gadarenes, twodemon-possessed men coming from the tombs met him. They were so violent that no one could pass that way.
The demons begged Jesus, “If you drive us out, send us into the herd of pigs.”
Those tending the pigs ran off, went into the town and reported all this, including what had happened to the demon-possessed men.
While they were going out, a man who was demon-possessed and could not talk was brought to Jesus.
And when the demon was driven out, the man who had been mute spoke. The crowd was amazed and said, “Nothing like this has ever been seen in Israel.”
But the Pharisees said, “It is by the prince of demons that he drives out demons.”
Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give.
For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon.’
[ Jesus and Beelzebul ] Then they brought him a demon-possessed man who was blind and mute, and Jesus healed him, so that he could both talk and see.
But when the Pharisees heard this, they said, “It is only by Beelzebul, the prince of demons, that this fellow drives outdemons.”
And if I drive out demons by Beelzebul, by whom do your people drive them out? So then, they will be your judges.
But if it is by the Spirit of God that I drive out demons, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.
A Canaanite woman from that vicinity came to him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter isdemon-possessed and suffering terribly.”
[ Jesus Heals a Demon-Possessed Boy ] When they came to the crowd, a man approached Jesus and knelt before him.
Jesus rebuked the demon, and it came out of the boy, and he was healed at that moment.
That evening after sunset the people brought to Jesus all the sick and demon-possessed.
and Jesus healed many who had various diseases. He also drove out many demons, but he would not let the demons speak because they knew who he was.
So he traveled throughout Galilee, preaching in their synagogues and driving out demons.
and to have authority to drive out demons.
And the teachers of the law who came down from Jerusalem said, “He is possessed by Beelzebul! By the prince ofdemons he is driving out demons.”
[ Jesus Restores a Demon-Possessed Man ] They went across the lake to the region of the Gerasenes.
The demons begged Jesus, “Send us among the pigs; allow us to go into them.”
When they came to Jesus, they saw the man who had been possessed by the legion of demons, sitting there, dressed and in his right mind; and they were afraid.
Those who had seen it told the people what had happened to the demon-possessed man—and told about the pigs as well.
As Jesus was getting into the boat, the man who had beendemon-possessed begged to go with him.
They drove out many demons and anointed many sick people with oil and healed them.
The woman was a Greek, born in Syrian Phoenicia. She begged Jesus to drive the demon out of her daughter.
Then he told her, “For such a reply, you may go; the demonhas left your daughter.”
She went home and found her child lying on the bed, and thedemon gone.
[ Whoever Is Not Against Us Is for Us ] “Teacher,” said John, “we saw someone driving out demons in your name and we told him to stop, because he was not one of us.”
[The earliest manuscripts and some other ancient witnesses do not have verses 9–20.] When Jesus rose early on the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had driven seven demons.
And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues;
In the synagogue there was a man possessed by a demon, an impure spirit. He cried out at the top of his voice,
“Be quiet!” Jesus said sternly. “Come out of him!” Then thedemon threw the man down before them all and came out without injuring him.
Moreover, demons came out of many people, shouting, “You are the Son of God!” But he rebuked them and would not allow them to speak, because they knew he was the Messiah.
For John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine, and you say, ‘He has a demon.’
and also some women who had been cured of evil spirits and diseases: Mary (called Magdalene) from whom sevendemons had come out;
[ Jesus Restores a Demon-Possessed Man ] They sailed to the region of the Gerasenes, which is across the lake from Galilee.
When Jesus stepped ashore, he was met by a demon-possessed man from the town. For a long time this man had not worn clothes or lived in a house, but had lived in the tombs.
For Jesus had commanded the impure spirit to come out of the man. Many times it had seized him, and though he was chained hand and foot and kept under guard, he had broken his chains and had been driven by the demon into solitary places.
Jesus asked him, “What is your name?” “Legion,” he replied, because many demons had gone into him.
A large herd of pigs was feeding there on the hillside. Thedemons begged Jesus to let them go into the pigs, and he gave them permission.
When the demons came out of the man, they went into the pigs, and the herd rushed down the steep bank into the lake and was drowned.
and the people went out to see what had happened. When they came to Jesus, they found the man from whom thedemons had gone out, sitting at Jesus’ feet, dressed and in his right mind; and they were afraid.
Those who had seen it told the people how the demon-possessed man had been cured.
The man from whom the demons had gone out begged to go with him, but Jesus sent him away, saying,
[ Jesus Sends Out the Twelve ] When Jesus had called the Twelve together, he gave them power and authority to drive out all demons and to cure diseases,
[ Jesus Heals a Demon-Possessed Boy ] The next day, when they came down from the mountain, a large crowd met him.
Even while the boy was coming, the demon threw him to the ground in a convulsion. But Jesus rebuked the impure spirit, healed the boy and gave him back to his father.
“Master,” said John, “we saw someone driving out demons in your name and we tried to stop him, because he is not one of us.”
The seventy-two returned with joy and said, “Lord, even thedemons submit to us in your name.”
[ Jesus and Beelzebul ] Jesus was driving out a demon that was mute. When the demon left, the man who had been mute spoke, and the crowd was amazed.
But some of them said, “By Beelzebul, the prince of demons, he is driving out demons.”
If Satan is divided against himself, how can his kingdom stand? I say this because you claim that I drive out demons by Beelzebul.
Now if I drive out demons by Beelzebul, by whom do your followers drive them out? So then, they will be your judges.
But if I drive out demons by the finger of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.
He replied, “Go tell that fox, ‘I will keep on driving outdemons and healing people today and tomorrow, and on the third day I will reach my goal.’
“You are demon-possessed,” the crowd answered. “Who is trying to kill you?”
[ Jesus’ Claims About Himself ] The Jews answered him, “Aren’t we right in saying that you are a Samaritan anddemon-possessed?”
“I am not possessed by a demon,” said Jesus, “but I honor my Father and you dishonor me.
At this they exclaimed, “Now we know that you are demon-possessed! Abraham died and so did the prophets, yet you say that whoever obeys your word will never taste death.
Many of them said, “He is demon-possessed and raving mad. Why listen to him?”
But others said, “These are not the sayings of a man possessed by a demon. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?”
Some Jews who went around driving out evil spirits tried to invoke the name of the Lord Jesus over those who weredemon-possessed. They would say, “In the name of the Jesus whom Paul preaches, I command you to come out.”
First to those in Damascus, then to those in Jerusalem and in all Judea, and then to the Gentiles, I preached that they should repent and turn to God and demonstrate their repentance by their deeds.
God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement, through the shedding of his blood—to be received by faith. He did this to demonstrate his righteousness, because in his forbearance he had left the sins committed beforehand unpunished—
he did it to demonstrate his righteousness at the present time, so as to be just and the one who justifies those who have faith in Jesus.
But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers,
My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power,
No, but the sacrifices of pagans are offered to demons, not to God, and I do not want you to be participants with demons.
You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons too; you cannot have a part in both the Lord’s table and the table of demons.
I persevered in demonstrating among you the marks of a true apostle, including signs, wonders and miracles.
The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught bydemons.
You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that—and shudder.
Such “wisdom” does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic.
The rest of mankind who were not killed by these plagues still did not repent of the work of their hands; they did not stop worshiping demons, and idols of gold, silver, bronze, stone and wood—idols that cannot see or hear or walk.
They are demonic spirits that perform signs, and they go out to the kings of the whole world, to gather them for the battle on the great day of God Almighty.
With a mighty voice he shouted: “‘Fallen! Fallen is Babylon the Great!’ She has become a dwelling for demons and a haunt for every impure spirit, a haunt for every unclean bird, a haunt for every unclean and detestable animal.
News about him spread all over Syria, and people brought to him all who were ill with various diseases, those suffering severe pain, the demon-possessed, those having seizures, and the paralyzed; and he healed them.
Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?’
When evening came, many who were demon-possessed were brought to him, and he drove out the spirits with a word and healed all the sick.
[ Jesus Restores Two Demon-Possessed Men ] When he arrived at the other side in the region of the Gadarenes, twodemon-possessed men coming from the tombs met him. They were so violent that no one could pass that way.
The demons begged Jesus, “If you drive us out, send us into the herd of pigs.”
Those tending the pigs ran off, went into the town and reported all this, including what had happened to the demon-possessed men.
While they were going out, a man who was demon-possessed and could not talk was brought to Jesus.
And when the demon was driven out, the man who had been mute spoke. The crowd was amazed and said, “Nothing like this has ever been seen in Israel.”
But the Pharisees said, “It is by the prince of demons that he drives out demons.”
Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give.
For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon.’
[ Jesus and Beelzebul ] Then they brought him a demon-possessed man who was blind and mute, and Jesus healed him, so that he could both talk and see.
But when the Pharisees heard this, they said, “It is only by Beelzebul, the prince of demons, that this fellow drives outdemons.”
And if I drive out demons by Beelzebul, by whom do your people drive them out? So then, they will be your judges.
But if it is by the Spirit of God that I drive out demons, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.
A Canaanite woman from that vicinity came to him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter isdemon-possessed and suffering terribly.”
[ Jesus Heals a Demon-Possessed Boy ] When they came to the crowd, a man approached Jesus and knelt before him.
Jesus rebuked the demon, and it came out of the boy, and he was healed at that moment.
That evening after sunset the people brought to Jesus all the sick and demon-possessed.
and Jesus healed many who had various diseases. He also drove out many demons, but he would not let the demons speak because they knew who he was.
So he traveled throughout Galilee, preaching in their synagogues and driving out demons.
and to have authority to drive out demons.
And the teachers of the law who came down from Jerusalem said, “He is possessed by Beelzebul! By the prince ofdemons he is driving out demons.”
[ Jesus Restores a Demon-Possessed Man ] They went across the lake to the region of the Gerasenes.
The demons begged Jesus, “Send us among the pigs; allow us to go into them.”
When they came to Jesus, they saw the man who had been possessed by the legion of demons, sitting there, dressed and in his right mind; and they were afraid.
Those who had seen it told the people what had happened to the demon-possessed man—and told about the pigs as well.
As Jesus was getting into the boat, the man who had beendemon-possessed begged to go with him.
They drove out many demons and anointed many sick people with oil and healed them.
The woman was a Greek, born in Syrian Phoenicia. She begged Jesus to drive the demon out of her daughter.
Then he told her, “For such a reply, you may go; the demonhas left your daughter.”
She went home and found her child lying on the bed, and thedemon gone.
[ Whoever Is Not Against Us Is for Us ] “Teacher,” said John, “we saw someone driving out demons in your name and we told him to stop, because he was not one of us.”
[The earliest manuscripts and some other ancient witnesses do not have verses 9–20.] When Jesus rose early on the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had driven seven demons.
And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues;
In the synagogue there was a man possessed by a demon, an impure spirit. He cried out at the top of his voice,
“Be quiet!” Jesus said sternly. “Come out of him!” Then thedemon threw the man down before them all and came out without injuring him.
Moreover, demons came out of many people, shouting, “You are the Son of God!” But he rebuked them and would not allow them to speak, because they knew he was the Messiah.
For John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine, and you say, ‘He has a demon.’
and also some women who had been cured of evil spirits and diseases: Mary (called Magdalene) from whom sevendemons had come out;
[ Jesus Restores a Demon-Possessed Man ] They sailed to the region of the Gerasenes, which is across the lake from Galilee.
When Jesus stepped ashore, he was met by a demon-possessed man from the town. For a long time this man had not worn clothes or lived in a house, but had lived in the tombs.
For Jesus had commanded the impure spirit to come out of the man. Many times it had seized him, and though he was chained hand and foot and kept under guard, he had broken his chains and had been driven by the demon into solitary places.
Jesus asked him, “What is your name?” “Legion,” he replied, because many demons had gone into him.
A large herd of pigs was feeding there on the hillside. Thedemons begged Jesus to let them go into the pigs, and he gave them permission.
When the demons came out of the man, they went into the pigs, and the herd rushed down the steep bank into the lake and was drowned.
and the people went out to see what had happened. When they came to Jesus, they found the man from whom thedemons had gone out, sitting at Jesus’ feet, dressed and in his right mind; and they were afraid.
Those who had seen it told the people how the demon-possessed man had been cured.
The man from whom the demons had gone out begged to go with him, but Jesus sent him away, saying,
[ Jesus Sends Out the Twelve ] When Jesus had called the Twelve together, he gave them power and authority to drive out all demons and to cure diseases,
[ Jesus Heals a Demon-Possessed Boy ] The next day, when they came down from the mountain, a large crowd met him.
Even while the boy was coming, the demon threw him to the ground in a convulsion. But Jesus rebuked the impure spirit, healed the boy and gave him back to his father.
“Master,” said John, “we saw someone driving out demons in your name and we tried to stop him, because he is not one of us.”
The seventy-two returned with joy and said, “Lord, even thedemons submit to us in your name.”
[ Jesus and Beelzebul ] Jesus was driving out a demon that was mute. When the demon left, the man who had been mute spoke, and the crowd was amazed.
But some of them said, “By Beelzebul, the prince of demons, he is driving out demons.”
If Satan is divided against himself, how can his kingdom stand? I say this because you claim that I drive out demons by Beelzebul.
Now if I drive out demons by Beelzebul, by whom do your followers drive them out? So then, they will be your judges.
But if I drive out demons by the finger of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.
He replied, “Go tell that fox, ‘I will keep on driving outdemons and healing people today and tomorrow, and on the third day I will reach my goal.’
“You are demon-possessed,” the crowd answered. “Who is trying to kill you?”
[ Jesus’ Claims About Himself ] The Jews answered him, “Aren’t we right in saying that you are a Samaritan anddemon-possessed?”
“I am not possessed by a demon,” said Jesus, “but I honor my Father and you dishonor me.
At this they exclaimed, “Now we know that you are demon-possessed! Abraham died and so did the prophets, yet you say that whoever obeys your word will never taste death.
Many of them said, “He is demon-possessed and raving mad. Why listen to him?”
But others said, “These are not the sayings of a man possessed by a demon. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?”
Some Jews who went around driving out evil spirits tried to invoke the name of the Lord Jesus over those who weredemon-possessed. They would say, “In the name of the Jesus whom Paul preaches, I command you to come out.”
First to those in Damascus, then to those in Jerusalem and in all Judea, and then to the Gentiles, I preached that they should repent and turn to God and demonstrate their repentance by their deeds.
God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement, through the shedding of his blood—to be received by faith. He did this to demonstrate his righteousness, because in his forbearance he had left the sins committed beforehand unpunished—
he did it to demonstrate his righteousness at the present time, so as to be just and the one who justifies those who have faith in Jesus.
But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers,
My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power,
No, but the sacrifices of pagans are offered to demons, not to God, and I do not want you to be participants with demons.
You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons too; you cannot have a part in both the Lord’s table and the table of demons.
I persevered in demonstrating among you the marks of a true apostle, including signs, wonders and miracles.
The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught bydemons.
You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that—and shudder.
Such “wisdom” does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic.
The rest of mankind who were not killed by these plagues still did not repent of the work of their hands; they did not stop worshiping demons, and idols of gold, silver, bronze, stone and wood—idols that cannot see or hear or walk.
They are demonic spirits that perform signs, and they go out to the kings of the whole world, to gather them for the battle on the great day of God Almighty.
With a mighty voice he shouted: “‘Fallen! Fallen is Babylon the Great!’ She has become a dwelling for demons and a haunt for every impure spirit, a haunt for every unclean bird, a haunt for every unclean and detestable animal.
