Luke 11:15 bbe — But some of them said, He sends out evil spirits by Beelzebul, the ruler of evil spirits.

Bible in Basic English

"But some of them said, He sends out evil spirits by Beelzebul, the ruler of evil spirits."

— Luke 11:15, Bible in Basic English

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Luke 11 — Context

Or for an egg, will give him a scorpion?

If, then, you who are evil are able to give good things to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who make request to him?

And he was sending an evil spirit out of a man who was without the power of talking. And it came about that when the spirit had gone the man had the power of talking; and the people were full of wonder.

But some of them said, He sends out evil spirits by Beelzebul, the ruler of evil spirits.

And others, testing him, were looking for a sign from heaven from him.

But he, having knowledge of their thoughts, said to them, Every kingdom in which there is division is made waste; and a house in which there is division comes to destruction.

If, then, Satan is at war with himself, how will he keep his kingdom? because you say that I send evil spirits out of men by the help of Beelzebul.

Luke 11:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 11:15 say?

Luke 11:15 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But some of them said, He sends out evil spirits by Beelzebul, the ruler of evil spirits.”

Where is Luke 11:15 in the Bible?

Luke 11:15 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 11, verse 15.

Who wrote Luke?

Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.

What is the book of Luke about?

Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.

What are the major themes of Luke?

Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 11:15.

What translation should I read Luke 11:15 in?

Luke 11:15 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Luke 11:15?

Luke 11:15 reads (BBE): “But some of them said, He sends out evil spirits by Beelzebul, the ruler of evil spirits.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Luke 11:15 bbe — But some of them said, He sends out evil spirits by Beelzebul, the ruler of evil spirits.

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