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Luke 4:34 · KJV

"Saying, Let us alone; what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art; the Holy One of God."

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Passage Context

32And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was with power.
33And in the synagogue there was a man, which had a spirit of an unclean devil, and cried out with a loud voice,
34Saying, Let us alone; what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art; the Holy One of God.
35And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him. And when the devil had thrown him in the midst, he came out of him, and hurt him not.
36And they were all amazed, and spake among themselves, saying, What a word is this! for with authority and power he commandeth the unclean spirits, and they come out.

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Reflection Questions

1

What does acknowledging Jesus as the Holy One mean for your life?

2

How do you confront spiritual challenges in your life?

3

When have you felt the presence of good and evil in your decisions?

Life Application

faith

Acknowledge Jesus' authority in your life and seek His guidance in spiritual matters.

spirituality

Be aware of spiritual influences around you and strengthen your faith through prayer and scripture.

Connection to Jesus

gospel theme

The demons recognize Jesus as the Holy One of God, affirming his divine authority and identity. This acknowledgment of Jesus' power over evil is a recurring theme in the Gospels.

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