Luke 11:24 net — Response to Jesus’ Work“When an unclean spirit goes out of a person, it passes through waterless places looking for res…

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"Response to Jesus’ Work“When an unclean spirit goes out of a person, it passes through waterless places looking for rest but not finding any. Then it says,‘I will return to the home I left.’"

— Luke 11:24, NET Bible

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Luke 11 — Context

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When a strong man, fully armed, guards his own palace, his possessions are safe.

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But when a stronger man attacks and conquers him, he takes away the first man’s armor on which the man relied and divides up his plunder.

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

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Response to Jesus’ Work“When an unclean spirit goes out of a person, it passes through waterless places looking for rest but not finding any. Then it says,‘I will return to the home I left.’

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When it returns, it finds the house swept clean and put in order.

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Then it goes and brings seven other spirits more evil than itself, and they go in and live there, so the last state of that person is worse than the first.”

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As he said these things, a woman in the crowd spoke out to him,“Blessed is the womb that bore you and the breasts at which you nursed!”

Luke 11:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 11:24 say?
Luke 11:24 in the NET Bible reads: “Response to Jesus’ Work“When an unclean spirit goes out of a person, it passes through waterless places looking for rest but not finding any. Then it says,‘I will return to the home I left.’”
Where is Luke 11:24 in the Bible?
Luke 11:24 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 11, verse 24.
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 11:24.
What translation should I read Luke 11:24 in?
Luke 11:24 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 11:24?
Luke 11:24 reads (NET): “Response to Jesus’ Work“When an unclean spirit goes out of a person, it passes through waterless places looking for rest but not finding any. Then it says,‘I will return to the home I left.’” 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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