Luke 11:20 web — But if I by the finger of God cast out demons, then the Kingdom of God has come to you.

World English Bible

"But if I by the finger of God cast out demons, then the Kingdom of God has come to you."

— Luke 11:20, World English Bible

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Luke 11 — Context

17

But he, knowing their thoughts, said to them, "Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation. A house divided against itself falls.

18

If Satan also is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? For you say that I cast out demons by Beelzebul.

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But if I cast out demons by Beelzebul, by whom do your children cast them out? Therefore will they be your judges.

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But if I by the finger of God cast out demons, then the Kingdom of God has come to you.

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"When the strong man, fully armed, guards his own dwelling, his goods are safe.

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But when someone stronger attacks him and overcomes him, he takes from him his whole armor in which he trusted, and divides his spoils.

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"He that is not with me is against me. He who doesn't gather with me scatters.

Luke 11:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 11:20 say?
Luke 11:20 in the World English Bible reads: “But if I by the finger of God cast out demons, then the Kingdom of God has come to you.”
Where is Luke 11:20 in the Bible?
Luke 11:20 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 11, verse 20.
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 11:20.
What translation should I read Luke 11:20 in?
Luke 11:20 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 11:20?
Luke 11:20 reads (WEB): “But if I by the finger of God cast out demons, then the Kingdom of God has come to you.” 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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