Luke 11:19 bbe — And if I, by Beelzebul, send out evil spirits, by whose help do your sons send them out? so let them be your judges.

Bible in Basic English

"And if I, by Beelzebul, send out evil spirits, by whose help do your sons send them out? so let them be your judges."

— Luke 11:19, Bible in Basic English

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Luke 11 — Context

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

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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.

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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.

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And if I, by Beelzebul, send out evil spirits, by whose help do your sons send them out? so let them be your judges.

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But if I, by the finger of God, send out evil spirits, then the kingdom of God has overtaken you.

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When the strong man armed keeps watch over his house, then his goods are safe:

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But when one who is stronger makes an attack on him and overcomes him, he takes away his instruments of war, in which he had put his faith, and makes division of his goods.

Luke 11:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 11:19 say?
Luke 11:19 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And if I, by Beelzebul, send out evil spirits, by whose help do your sons send them out? so let them be your judges.”
Where is Luke 11:19 in the Bible?
Luke 11:19 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 11, verse 19.
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 11:19.
What translation should I read Luke 11:19 in?
Luke 11:19 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 11:19?
Luke 11:19 reads (BBE): “And if I, by Beelzebul, send out evil spirits, by whose help do your sons send them out? so let them be your judges.” 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.
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