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He that is not with me is against me. He who doesn`t gather with me scatters.

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No Neutrality in the Kingdom

Commentators universally agree that this verse eliminates any possibility of spiritual neutrality. In the cosmic conflict between Christ and Satan, there is no middle ground. To not actively align with Jesus is, by default, to be against Him. One scholar specifically notes this applies to those who remain passive or silent when Christ is dishonored, effectively placing them on the opposing side.

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AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On Luke 11:23

He that is not with me (ο μη ων μετ' εμου). This verse is just like Mt 12:30.

Charles Ellicott

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

Charles Spurgeon

On Luke 11:23–24

19th Century

Preacher

He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth. When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man,—

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Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Luke 11:23

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

John Gill

On Luke 11:23

17th Century

Pastor

He that is not with me, is against me
Our Lord does not mean one, that was not personally with him; for there might …

Matthew Henry

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,…

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