Luke 11:14-23
Holman Christian Standard Bible
A House Divided
14 Now(A) He was driving out a demon(B) that was mute.[a](C) When the demon came out, the man who had been mute, spoke, and the crowds were amazed. 15 But some of them said, “He drives out demons by Beelzebul,(D) the ruler(E) of the demons!”(F) 16 And others, as a test,(G) were demanding of Him a sign(H) from heaven.
17 Knowing their thoughts,(I) He told them: “Every kingdom divided(J) against itself is headed for destruction, and a house divided against itself falls. 18 If Satan(K) also is divided against himself, how will his kingdom(L) stand? For you say I drive out demons by Beelzebul. 19 And if I drive out demons by Beelzebul, who is it your sons[b](M) drive them out by? For this reason they will be your judges. 20 If I drive out demons by the finger of God,(N) then the kingdom of God(O) has come to you. 21 When a strong man, fully armed, guards his estate, his possessions are secure.[c] 22 But when one stronger than he attacks and overpowers(P) him, he takes from him all his weapons[d](Q) he trusted(R) in, and divides up his plunder.(S) 23 Anyone who is not with Me is against Me,(T) and anyone who does not gather with Me scatters.
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- Luke 11:14 A demon that caused the man to be mute
- Luke 11:19 Your exorcists
- Luke 11:21 Lit his possessions are in peace
- Luke 11:22 Gk panoplia, the armor and weapons of a foot soldier; Eph 6:11,13
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