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But if I by the Spirit of God cast out demons, then the kingdom of God has come on you.
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Commentators agree that Jesus presents a clear, logical argument: His ability to cast out demons by the 'Spirit of God' is undeniable proof that God's power is at work. Since God's power and Satan's are in direct opposition, the defeat of demons signifies that the kingdom of God is not just a future promise but a present reality breaking into the world through Christ.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
But if I—by the Spirit of God, etc. The Spirit of God, here, means the power of God—in Luke, by the finger of God. Compare Exodus…
19th Century
Anglican
By the Spirit of God — In Luke 11:20, we have an equivalent phrase: the finger of God. Likewise, in Old Testament languag…
Baptist
Our Lord, in effect, says: If I cast out demons by the Spirit of God, then a new era has begun. The divine power has come into distinct conflict wi…
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Jesus knows that his exorcisms, performed by the Spirit of God, prove that the kingdom age has already dawned. Of course, this also implies that Je…
16th Century
Protestant
But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God. Luke says, if I cast out devils by The Finger of God; employing the word Finge…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God As it was certain he did, from the nature, use, and design of such mir…
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A soul under Satan's power, and led captive by him, is blind in the things of God and dumb at the throne of grace; it sees nothing and says nothing…
13th Century
Catholic
Above, the Lord refuted those who were slandering both His doctrine and His life; here, however, He refutes those who disparage His miracles. And f…
