Luke 11:22 asv — but when a stronger than he shall come upon him, and overcome him, he taketh from him his whole armor wherein he truste…

American Standard Version

"but when a stronger than he shall come upon him, and overcome him, he taketh from him his whole armor wherein he trusted, and divideth his spoils. "

— Luke 11:22, American Standard Version

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Luke 11 — Context

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

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But if I by the finger of God cast out demons, then is the kingdom of God come upon you.

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When the strong man fully armed guardeth his own court, his goods are in peace:

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but when a stronger than he shall come upon him, and overcome him, he taketh from him his whole armor wherein he trusted, and divideth his spoils.

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

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The unclean spirit when he is gone out of the man, passeth through waterless places, seeking rest, and finding none, he saith, I will turn back unto my house whence I came out.

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And when he is come, he findeth it swept and garnished.

Luke 11:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 11:22 say?
Luke 11:22 in the American Standard Version reads: “but when a stronger than he shall come upon him, and overcome him, he taketh from him his whole armor wherein he trusted, and divideth his spoils. ”
Where is Luke 11:22 in the Bible?
Luke 11:22 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 11, verse 22.
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 11:22.
What translation should I read Luke 11:22 in?
Luke 11:22 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 11:22?
Luke 11:22 reads (ASV): “but when a stronger than he shall come upon him, and overcome him, he taketh from him his whole armor wherein he trusted, and divideth his spoils. ” 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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