Luke 11:22 nasb — "But when someone stronger than he attacks him and overpowers him, he takes away from him all his armor on which he had…

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""But when someone stronger than he attacks him and overpowers him, he takes away from him all his armor on which he had relied and distributes his plunder."

— Luke 11:22, NASB

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Luke 11 — Context

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"And if I by Beelzebul cast out demons, by whom do your sons cast them out? So they will be your judges.

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

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"When a strong man, fully armed, guards his own house, his possessions are undisturbed.

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"But when someone stronger than he attacks him and overpowers him, he takes away from him all his armor on which he had relied and distributes his plunder.

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"He who is not with Me is against Me; and he who does not gather with Me, scatters.

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"When the unclean spirit goes out of a man, it passes through waterless places seeking rest, and not finding any, it says, 'I will return to my house from which I came.'

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"And when it comes, it finds it swept and put in order.

Luke 11:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 11:22 say?
Luke 11:22 in the NASB reads: “"But when someone stronger than he attacks him and overpowers him, he takes away from him all his armor on which he had relied and distributes his plunder.”
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 (NASB): “"But when someone stronger than he attacks him and overpowers him, he takes away from him all his armor on which he had relied and distributes his plunder.” 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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