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Christ's Superior Strength
Commentators unanimously interpret this parable as a depiction of Jesus's power over Satan. The 'strong man armed' is Satan, who holds sway over the world and individual hearts. Jesus is the 'stronger than he' who comes to decisively defeat him. This isn't a battle of equals; it's a demonstration of Christ's divine, omnipotent energy that overpowers the forces of darkness.
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AT Robertson
On Luke 11:22
But when (επαν δε). Note οταν in verse 21.Stronger than he (ισχυροτερος αυτου). Comparative of ισχυρος followed b…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 11:21–23
19th Century
Bishop
When a strong man armed keepeth his palace.—See Notes on Matthew 12:29-30. The only noticeable variations are the use of “palace” for “hou…
Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 11:20–22
19th Century
Preacher
But if I with the finger of God cast out devil, no doubt the kingdom of God is come upon you. When a strong man armed keeps his palace, his goo…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 11:22
In the parable of the strong man guarding his own house, we have a principal reference to Jesus’ tactics in his war against Satan. The ultimate and…
John Gill
On Luke 11:22
17th Century
Pastor
But when a stronger than he
By whom is meant Christ, who is the mighty God, the Almighty; and appears to be so, in t…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 11:14–26
17th Century
Minister
Christ's casting out the devils in this way was really the destruction of their power. The heart of every unconverted sinner is the devil's palace,…