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Luke 11

Luke 11:21

A House Divided · Luke 11:14–23
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Translations

Modern
When a strong man, fully armed, guards his house, his possessions are secure.
Traditional
When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace:
Literal
When the strong man, being armed, might guard his house, his possessions are in peace.
Latin
Cum fortis armatus custodit atrium suum, in pace sunt ea quæ possidet.

Original

Greek
English
When a strong man, fully armed, guards his house, his possessions are secure.

Notes

Luke 11:21–22

The strong man is Satan. Jesus is someone stronger. By driving out demons, Jesus showed that he was defeating Satan and taking back what belonged to him. This includes people Satan had kept in bondage (compare Isaiah 49:24–26).

Luke 11:14–32

Jesus faced two challenges. He answered the first, an accusation that he was driving out demons by Satan's power (11:15), in 11:17–26. The second was a demand for "a sign from heaven" (11:16). He answered this in 11:29–32.

Events

Parallels

Matthew 12:22–30 Mark 3:20–27

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Jesus Christ, Teachings of Luke, Gospel of Sign

Topics

Backsliders: General Scriptures Concerning Church Security Gun Control Guns Jesus, the Christ: Heals a Demoniac, and Denounces the Scribes and Pharisees (In Galilee) Jesus, the Christ: Miracles of Heals a Demoniac Jesus, the Christ: Omnipotence of Jesus, the Christ: Replies to the Scribes and Pharisees Who Seek a Sign from Him (In Galilee) Palaces: The Place of Satan's Dominion Parables: Parables of Christ: Strong Man Armed Pharisees: Hypocrisy of, Reproved by Jesus Satan with the Context of Self Defense The Devil: Triumph Over, by Christ: Illustrated