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and he that gathereth not with me scattereth abroad. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/12.htm">New King James Version</a> He who is not with Me is against Me, and he who does not gather with Me scatters abroad. <a href="/nasb_/matthew/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> The one who is not with Me is against Me; and the one who does not gather with Me scatters. <a href="/nasb/matthew/12.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220He who is not with Me is against Me; and he who does not gather with Me scatters. <a href="/nasb77/matthew/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “He who is not with Me is against Me; and he who does not gather with Me scatters. <a href="/lsb/matthew/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> He who is not with Me is against Me; and he who does not gather with Me scatters. <a href="/amp/matthew/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a> He who is not with Me [once and for all on My side] is against Me; and he who does not [unequivocally] gather with Me scatters. <a href="/csb/matthew/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Anyone who is not with me is against me, and anyone who does not gather with me scatters. <a href="/hcsb/matthew/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Anyone who is not with Me is against Me, and anyone who does not gather with Me scatters. <a href="/asv/matthew/12.htm">American Standard Version</a> He that is not with me is against me, and he that gathereth not with me scattereth. <a href="/cev/matthew/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> If you are not on my side, you are against me. If you don't gather in the harvest with me, you scatter it. <a href="/erv/matthew/12.htm">English Revised Version</a> He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth. <a href="/gwt/matthew/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "Whoever isn't with me is against me. Whoever doesn't gather with me scatters. <a href="/gnt/matthew/12.htm">Good News Translation</a> "Anyone who is not for me is really against me; anyone who does not help me gather is really scattering. <a href="/isv/matthew/12.htm">International Standard Version</a> The person who isn't with me is against me, and the person who isn't gathering with me is scattering. <a href="/msb/matthew/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> He who is not with Me is against Me, and he who does not gather with Me scatters. <a href="/net/matthew/12.htm">NET Bible</a> Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters. <a href="/nheb/matthew/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> "He who is not with me is against me, and he who does not gather with me, scatters. <a href="/wbt/matthew/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> He that is not with me, is against me; and he that gathereth not with me, scattereth abroad. <a href="/wey/matthew/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "The man who is not with me is against me, and he who is not gathering with me is scattering abroad. <a href="/web/matthew/12.htm">World English Bible</a> “He who is not with me is against me, and he who doesn’t gather with me, scatters. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> He who is not with Me is against Me, and he who is not gathering with Me, scatters. <a href="/blb/matthew/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> The one not being with Me is against Me, and the one not gathering with Me scatters. <a href="/ylt/matthew/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'He who is not with me is against me, and he who is not gathering with me, doth scatter. <a href="/slt/matthew/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> He not being with me is against me; and he not gathering with me; scatters.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> He that is not with me, is against me: and he that gathereth not with me, scattereth. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Whoever is not with me, is against me. And whoever does not gather with me, scatters. <a href="/nabre/matthew/12.htm">New American Bible</a> Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters. <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> He who is not with me is against me; and he who does not gather with me, shall be dispersed. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/12.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Whoever is not with me is against me; whoever does not gather with me truly is scattering.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/12.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> He that is not with me, is against me; and he that gathers not with me, scatters.<CM> <a href="/godbey/matthew/12.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>And the one not being with me is against me; and the one not gathering with me scatters abroad.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/matthew/12.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> He that is not with me, is against me; and he that associates not with me, scattereth abroad. <a href="/mace/matthew/12.htm">Mace New Testament</a> "He that is not for me, is against me: and he that is not active for me, is a Deserter." <a href="/wey/matthew/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "The man who is not with me is against me, and he who is not gathering with me is scattering abroad. <a href="/worrell/matthew/12.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>He that is not with Me is against Me; and he that gathers not with Me scatters.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/matthew/12.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>He that is not with me, is against me; and he that gathereth not with me, scattereth.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/matthew/12-30.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=3239" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/12.htm">A House Divided</a> …29Or again, how can anyone enter a strong man’s house and steal his possessions, unless he first ties up the strong man? Then he can plunder his house. 30<a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">He who</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">is</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.">not</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: met’ (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. ">with</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: emou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">Me</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">is</a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kat’ (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).">against</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: emou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">Me,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">he who</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.">does not</a> <a href="/greek/4863.htm" title="4863: synagōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- From sun and ago; to lead together, i.e. Collect or convene; specially, to entertain.">gather</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: met’ (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. ">with</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: emou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">Me</a> <a href="/greek/4650.htm" title="4650: skorpizei (V-PIA-3S) -- Apparently from the same as skorpios; to dissipate, i.e. put to flight, waste, be liberal.">scatters.</a> 31Therefore I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/luke/11-23.htm">Luke 11:23</a> He who is not with Me is against Me, and he who does not gather with Me scatters. <a href="/mark/9-40.htm">Mark 9:40</a> For whoever is not against us is for us. <a href="/john/8-47.htm">John 8:47</a> Whoever belongs to God hears the words of God. The reason you do not hear is that you do not belong to God.” <a href="/john/15-23.htm">John 15:23</a> Whoever hates Me hates My Father as well. <a href="/1_john/2-19.htm">1 John 2:19</a> They went out from us, but they did not belong to us. For if they had belonged to us, they would have remained with us. But their departure made it clear that none of them belonged to us. <a href="/1_john/3-10.htm">1 John 3:10</a> By this the children of God are distinguished from the children of the devil: Anyone who does not practice righteousness is not of God, nor is anyone who does not love his brother. <a href="/james/4-4.htm">James 4:4</a> You adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is hostility toward God? Therefore, whoever chooses to be a friend of the world renders himself an enemy of God. <a href="/romans/8-7.htm">Romans 8:7</a> because the mind of the flesh is hostile to God: It does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so. <a href="/2_corinthians/6-14.htm">2 Corinthians 6:14-15</a> Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership can righteousness have with wickedness? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness? / What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever? <a href="/revelation/3-15.htm">Revelation 3:15-16</a> I know your deeds; you are neither cold nor hot. How I wish you were one or the other! / So because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to vomit you out of My mouth! <a href="/joshua/24-15.htm">Joshua 24:15</a> But if it is unpleasing in your sight to serve the LORD, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living. As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD!” <a href="/1_kings/18-21.htm">1 Kings 18:21</a> Then Elijah approached all the people and said, “How long will you waver between two opinions? If the LORD is God, follow Him. But if Baal is God, follow him.” But the people did not answer a word. <a href="/exodus/32-26.htm">Exodus 32:26</a> So Moses stood at the entrance to the camp and said, “Whoever is for the LORD, come to me.” And all the Levites gathered around him. <a href="/deuteronomy/30-19.htm">Deuteronomy 30:19</a> I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you today that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing. Therefore choose life, so that you and your descendants may live, <a href="/psalms/1-1.htm">Psalm 1:1-2</a> Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers. / But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathers not with me scatters abroad.that is.<a href="/matthew/6-24.htm">Matthew 6:24</a> No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.<a href="/joshua/5-13.htm">Joshua 5:13</a> And it came to pass, when Joshua was by Jericho, that he lifted up his eyes and looked, and, behold, there stood a man over against him with his sword drawn in his hand: and Joshua went unto him, and said unto him, Art thou for us, or for our adversaries?<a href="/joshua/24-15.htm">Joshua 24:15</a> And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.gathereth.<a href="/genesis/49-10.htm">Genesis 49:10</a> The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him shall the gathering of the people be.<a href="/hosea/1-11.htm">Hosea 1:11</a> Then shall the children of Judah and the children of Israel be gathered together, and appoint themselves one head, and they shall come up out of the land: for great shall be the day of Jezreel.<a href="/john/11-52.htm">John 11:52</a> And not for that nation only, but that also he should gather together in one the children of God that were scattered abroad.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/12-16.htm">Abroad</a> <a href="/matthew/10-1.htm">Driving</a> <a href="/matthew/12-1.htm">Gather</a> <a href="/habakkuk/2-5.htm">Gathereth</a> <a href="/matthew/3-12.htm">Gathering</a> <a href="/habakkuk/2-5.htm">Gathers</a> <a href="/matthew/9-1.htm">Getting</a> <a href="/matthew/11-17.htm">Part</a> <a href="/zechariah/10-9.htm">Scatter</a> <a href="/isaiah/41-16.htm">Scattereth</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-15.htm">Scattering</a> <a href="/nahum/2-1.htm">Scatters</a> <a href="/matthew/12-14.htm">Together</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/21-33.htm">Abroad</a> <a href="/matthew/21-39.htm">Driving</a> <a href="/matthew/13-28.htm">Gather</a> <a href="/matthew/23-37.htm">Gathereth</a> <a href="/matthew/13-29.htm">Gathering</a> <a href="/matthew/23-37.htm">Gathers</a> <a href="/matthew/12-43.htm">Getting</a> <a href="/matthew/19-1.htm">Part</a> <a href="/matthew/21-44.htm">Scatter</a> <a href="/luke/11-23.htm">Scattereth</a> <a href="/matthew/13-4.htm">Scattering</a> <a href="/mark/4-26.htm">Scatters</a> <a href="/matthew/12-41.htm">Together</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 12</div>1. <a href="/matthew/12-1.htm">Jesus reproves the blindness of the Pharisees concerning the Sabbath,</a> 3. <a href="/matthew/12-3.htm">by scripture,</a> 9. <a href="/matthew/12-9.htm">by reason,</a> 13. <a href="/matthew/12-13.htm">and by a miracle.</a> 22. <a href="/matthew/12-22.htm">He heals a man possessed that was blind and mute;</a> 24. <a href="/matthew/12-24.htm">and confronting the absurd charge of casting out demons by Beelzebub, </a> 32. <a href="/matthew/12-32.htm">he shows that blasphemy against the Holy Spirit shall never be forgiven.</a> 36. <a href="/matthew/12-36.htm">Account shall be made of idle words.</a> 38. <a href="/matthew/12-38.htm">He rebukes the unfaithful, who seek after a sign,</a> 46. <a href="/matthew/12-46.htm">and shows who is his brother, sister, and mother.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/12.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/12.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>He who is not with Me is against Me This phrase emphasizes the necessity of a clear allegiance to Jesus. In the context of <a href="/matthew/12.htm">Matthew 12</a>, Jesus is addressing the Pharisees who accused Him of casting out demons by the power of Beelzebul. The statement underscores the impossibility of neutrality in spiritual matters. In the broader biblical context, this aligns with the call for wholehearted devotion found in <a href="/deuteronomy/6-5.htm">Deuteronomy 6:5</a>, where love for God is to be with all one's heart, soul, and strength. The cultural context of first-century Judaism was one of strict religious adherence, and Jesus' claim here challenges the religious leaders' understanding of loyalty to God. This phrase also connects to the prophetic imagery of the Messiah as a dividing line, as seen in <a href="/isaiah/8-14.htm">Isaiah 8:14-15</a>, where the Messiah is a sanctuary for some and a stone of offense for others.and he who does not gather with Me scatters This part of the verse highlights the active role required in following Jesus. Gathering with Him implies working towards the kingdom of God, akin to the imagery of a shepherd gathering sheep, as seen in <a href="/john/10-14.htm">John 10:14-16</a>. The scattering refers to the consequences of not aligning with Jesus' mission, which can lead to division and disunity, reminiscent of the scattering of Israel due to disobedience (<a href="/jeremiah/23.htm">Jeremiah 23:1-2</a>). Historically, Jesus' ministry was about gathering the lost sheep of Israel (<a href="/matthew/15-24.htm">Matthew 15:24</a>), and this phrase calls for participation in that mission. Theologically, it reflects the eschatological gathering of believers at the end of the age, as prophesied in passages like <a href="/isaiah/11-12.htm">Isaiah 11:12</a>. The imagery of gathering versus scattering also ties into the parable of the wheat and the tares (<a href="/matthew/13-24.htm">Matthew 13:24-30</a>), where the final judgment will separate the faithful from the unfaithful.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The speaker of this verse, Jesus is addressing the Pharisees and the crowd, emphasizing the importance of allegiance to Him. 2. <a href="/topical/p/pharisees.htm">Pharisees</a> A religious group in Israel known for strict adherence to the Law and traditions, often in opposition to Jesus' teachings. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_crowd.htm">The Crowd</a> The general public who were witnesses to Jesus' teachings and miracles, often caught between the teachings of Jesus and the Pharisees.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/a/allegiance_to_christ.htm">Allegiance to Christ</a> This verse calls for a clear decision to follow Jesus. There is no neutral ground in the spiritual realm; one is either with Christ or against Him. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a> The imagery of gathering and scattering suggests active participation in spiritual warfare. Believers are called to gather with Christ, contributing to His mission. <a href="/topical/u/unity_in_the_body_of_christ.htm">Unity in the Body of Christ</a> Being with Christ also means being united with His body, the Church. Division and scattering are contrary to the work of Christ. <a href="/topical/c/commitment_and_discipleship.htm">Commitment and Discipleship</a> True discipleship requires commitment. This verse challenges believers to examine their lives for areas of compromise or neutrality. <a href="/topical/e/evangelism_and_mission.htm">Evangelism and Mission</a> Gathering with Christ involves participating in His mission to reach the lost. Believers are called to be active in sharing the Gospel.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 12</a> <a href="/q/are_you_with_me_or_against_me.htm">Are you with Me or against Me?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_jesus_seem_contradictory_here.htm">Why does Jesus appear contradictory when He says, "He who is not with me is against me" (Matthew 12:30) but also, "He who is not against us is for us" (Mark 9:40)?</a> <a href="/q/who_is_gadreel_in_mythology.htm">Are you with Me or against Me?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_secret_societies.htm">What does the Bible say about Christian secret societies?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/12.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(30) He that is not with me is against me.--The words seem at first at variance with the answer to the sons of Zebedee, when they reported that they had seen one casting out devils in the name of Christ, and had forbidden him "because he followed not" with them. Then they heard," Forbid him not: for he that is not against us is for us" (<a href="/luke/9-50.htm" title="And Jesus said to him, Forbid him not: for he that is not against us is for us.">Luke 9:50</a>); and those words have naturally been the watchword of those who rejoice when Christ is preached every way, and by whatever organisation. In reality, however, the two formulae do but present the opposite poles of the same truth. In the great struggle between light and darkness, good and evil, God and the enemy of God, there is no neutrality. The man of whom the two disciples complained was fighting against the devil in the name of Christ, and was therefore with Him. The Pharisees were hindering and slandering that work, and therefore were on the side of Satan. They were not gathering in God's harvest of souls, and therefore they were scattering and wasting.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 30. - Parallel passage: <a href="/luke/11-23.htm">Luke 11:23</a>, omitted in Mark. The aim of this verse is doubtful. (1) It may be addressed to the Pharisees, with the object of showing them what their words really implied. They were not due, as some might think, to mere indifferentism or to a judicial neutrality; such a relation to him was impossible. They were due to opposition of inner life and of outward energy. Thus their words denoted complete separation from him. This he brings out more clearly in the two following verses. (2) This interpretation, however, would attribute to the Pharisees too great an ignorance of their own feelings of opposition to Christ, and it is therefore best to understand the verse as addressed to the many bystanders. Christ has do-fended himself from the accusation brought against him, and now urges these waverers not to be content with only not opposing him, but to take sides - for, in fact, they cannot help doing so. Indifference in this case is only another name for opposition; not actively to help is really to hinder. Thus understood, the lesson of this verse finds its parallel in vers. 43-45, by which, indeed, it is immediately followed in Luke. He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth abroad. The first clause speaks of the inner disposition, that which forms the real being of the man; the second, of his energy. Observe that the figure of the second clause appears to be connected with that of ver. 29. If Christ's property is not collected, it is driven further from him. Christ and Christians must gather (<a href="/john/11-52.htm">John 11:52</a>; cf. Bengel). For gathereth (συνάγων), cf. also <a href="/matthew/3-12.htm">Matthew 3:12</a>; <a href="/matthew/13-30.htm">Matthew 13:30</a>. In scattereth abroad (σκορπίζει) the thought almost leaves the simile of the σκεύη, and regards the persons signified. Notice that in <a href="/john/11-52.htm">John 11:52</a>, referred to above, the two verbs συνάγειν and (δια) σκορπίζειν, also occur; the figure there, however, appears to be taken from sheep (cf. <a href="/john/10-12.htm">John 10:12</a>). Further, <a href="/mark/9-40.htm">Mark 9:40</a> and <a href="/luke/9-50.htm">Luke 9:50</a> record the saying, "He that is not against us is for us," which was addressed to our Lord's disciples. Both sayings are necessary; earnest Christians need to remember that when outsiders do anything in Christ's name, it must, on the whole, forward his cause (<a href="/philippians/1-18.htm">Philippians 1:18</a>); the undecided must face the fact that neutrality is impossible. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/12-30.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>He who Ὁ (Ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. is ὢν (ōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. not μὴ (mē) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3361.htm">Strong's 3361: </a> Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. with μετ’ (met’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3326.htm">Strong's 3326: </a> (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. Me ἐμοῦ (emou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. against κατ’ (kat’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_2596.htm">Strong's 2596: </a> A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). Me, ἐμοῦ (emou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. he who ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. {does} not μὴ (mē) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3361.htm">Strong's 3361: </a> Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. gather συνάγων (synagōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4863.htm">Strong's 4863: </a> From sun and ago; to lead together, i.e. Collect or convene; specially, to entertain. with μετ’ (met’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3326.htm">Strong's 3326: </a> (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. Me ἐμοῦ (emou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. scatters. σκορπίζει (skorpizei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4650.htm">Strong's 4650: </a> Apparently from the same as skorpios; to dissipate, i.e. put to flight, waste, be liberal. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/12-30.htm">Matthew 12:30 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/matthew/12-30.htm">Matthew 12:30 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/matthew/12-30.htm">Matthew 12:30 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/matthew/12-30.htm">Matthew 12:30 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/matthew/12-30.htm">Matthew 12:30 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/12-30.htm">Matthew 12:30 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/12-30.htm">Matthew 12:30 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/12-30.htm">Matthew 12:30 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/12-30.htm">Matthew 12:30 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/matthew/12-30.htm">Matthew 12:30 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/matthew/12-30.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 12:30 He who is not with me (Matt. 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