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Luke 11:21

19 And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your sons cast them out? therefore shall they be your judges.

20 But if I with the finger of God cast out devils, no doubt the kingdom of God is come upon you.

When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace:

22 But when a stronger than he shall come upon him, and overcome him, he taketh from him all his armour wherein he trusted, and divideth his spoils.

23 He that is not with me is against me: and he that gathereth not with me scattereth.

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Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
When a strong man, fully armed, guards his house, his possessions are secure.
KJV
When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace:
WEB
“When the strong man, fully armed, guards his own dwelling, his goods are safe.
ASV
When the strong [man] fully armed guardeth his own court, his goods are in peace:
DARBY
When the strong [man] armed keeps his own house, his goods are in peace;
BLB
When the strong [man], being armed, might guard his house, his possessions are in peace.
ÅB
Når den sterke med våpen vokter sin egen gård, da får hans eiendom være i fred;
OTB
Når en sterk mann, fullt bevæpnet, vokter sitt eget hus, er hans eiendeler sikre.
B1930
Når den sterke med våben vokter sin egen gård, da får hans eiendom være i fred;

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Cross references

  • Mark 3:27

    No man can enter into a strong man’s house, and spoil his goods, except he will first bind the strong man; and then he will spoil his house.

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  • Matthew 12:29

    Or else how can one enter into a strong man’s house, and spoil his goods, except he first bind the strong man? and then he will spoil his house.

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