Luke 11:23 cpdv — Whoever is not with me, is against me. And whoever does not gather with me, scatters.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Whoever is not with me, is against me. And whoever does not gather with me, scatters. "

— Luke 11:23, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Luke 11 — Context

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Moreover, if it is by the finger of God that I cast out demons, then certainly the kingdom of God has overtaken you.

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When a strong armed man guards his entrance, the things that he possesses are at peace.

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But if a stronger one, overwhelming him, has defeated him, he will take away all his weapons, in which he trusted, and he will distribute his spoils.

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Whoever is not with me, is against me. And whoever does not gather with me, scatters.

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When an unclean spirit has departed from a man, he walks through waterless places, seeking rest. And not finding any, he says: ‘I will return to my house, from which I departed.’

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And when he has arrived, he finds it swept clean and decorated.

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Then he goes, and he takes in seven other spirits with him, more wicked than himself, and they enter and live there. And so, the end of that man is made worse than the beginning.”

Luke 11:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 11:23 say?
Luke 11:23 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Whoever is not with me, is against me. And whoever does not gather with me, scatters. ”
Where is Luke 11:23 in the Bible?
Luke 11:23 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 11, verse 23.
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 11:23.
What translation should I read Luke 11:23 in?
Luke 11:23 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 11:23?
Luke 11:23 reads (CPDV): “Whoever is not with me, is against me. And whoever does not gather with me, scatters. ” 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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