Matthew 12:32

The Unpardonable Sin · Matthew 12:31–32
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Translations

Modern
Whoever speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, either in this age or in the one to come.
Traditional
And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the world to come.
Literal
And whoever may speak a word against the Son of Man, it will be forgiven him; but whoever may speak against the Holy Spirit, it will not be forgiven him—neither in this age nor in the coming one.
Latin
Et quicumque dixerit verbum contra Filium hominis, remittetur ei: qui autem dixerit contra Spiritum Sanctum, non remittetur ei, neque in hoc sæculo, neque in futuro.

Original

Greek
English
Whoever speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, either in this age or in the one to come.

Notes

God can forgive people who are confused about Jesus calling himself the "Son of Man." But, God will not forgive a person that says the Holy Spirit's work comes from Satan. Today, this is like completely rejecting the conviction of the Holy Spirit about Jesus. This refers to when an unbeliever ultimately rejects the good news about Jesus (see Hebrews 6:4–6; 1 John 5:16–21).

The Pharisees, the teachers of religious law, and many people of his generation rejected the Messiah.

Theme notes and profiles

God or Satan? The Son of Man

Events

Parallels

Mark 3:28–30

Glossary

Blasphemy Forgiveness Gospel of Matthew Hell Jesus Christ Judgment Miracle New Creation, New Creature Unpardonable Sin, Unforgivable Sin

Topics

Blasphemers Blaspheming the Holy Spirit Blasphemy: Against the Holy Spirit, Unpardonable Blasphemy: General Scriptures Concerning Holy Spirit: Sin Against Jesus, the Christ: Heals a Demoniac, and Denounces the Scribes and Pharisees (In Galilee) Jesus, the Christ: Miracles of Heals a Demoniac Miracles of Jesus, in Chronological Order: Heals a Demoniac Offenses Against the Holy Spirit: Blasphemy Against Him, Unpardonable Pardon: Withheld From: Blasphemers Against the Holy Spirit Probation: None After Death Sin: Forgiveness of The Unpardonable Sin Unpardonable Sin: General Scriptures Concerning