Whence he came out — He speaks as if he had come out of his own accord: See his pride! He findeth it empty — of God, of Christ, of his Spirit: Swept — from love, lowliness, meekness, and all the fruits of the Spirit: And garnished — With levity and security: so that there is nothing to keep him out, and much to invite him in.
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Matthew 12:44
44 Then he saith, I will return into my house from whence I came out; and when he is come, he findeth it empty, swept, and garnished.