²⁰ But if I drive out the demons by the finger of God, then the kingdom of God has [already] come upon you.

²¹ When the strong man, fully armed, [^[a]from his courtyard] guards his own dwelling, his belongings are undisturbed [his property is at peace and is secure].

²² But when one stronger than he attacks him and conquers him, he robs him of his whole armor on which he had relied and divides up and distributes all his goods as plunder (spoil).