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Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Luke 11:14-28

D. The Son of Man in His relation to hypocritical Enemies and Friends weak in FaithLuke 11:14 to Luke 12:591. The Kingdom of Satan and the Kingdom of Christ (Luke 11:14-28)(Parallel to Matthew 12:22-30; Matthew 12:43-45; Mark 3:22-30.)14And he was casting out a devil [demon], and it was dumb. And it came to pass, when the devil [demon] was gone out, the dumb spake; and the people wondered 15But some of them said, He casteth out devils [the demons] through Beelzebub thechief of the devils... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Luke 11:14-26

for or Against? Luke 11:14-26 The strong man of this parable is evidently Satan, who guards the palace of man’s nature, to which he has no right. It is the palace of the King, which has been captured by His direst foe. The demon-possession of the body is a parable and illustration of the terrible results of the possession of the soul by the demons of jealousy, passion, etc . Satan is strong-stronger than Adam in his innocence or David in his palace. He is armed with the lie; is always on... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Luke 11:1-54

Watching the Master at prayer, His disciples were inspired with a desire to pray, and requested that they be taught. He responded to them in a fourfold statement. First, He gave them a model. Then He revealed the character of God as He contrasted it with that of the unjust judge. He then gave them the franchise of prayer in the words, "Ask, seek, knock"; and finally revealed the ground of confidence as it existed in the Fatherhood of God. His casting out of a demon raised criticism by some,... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Luke 11:13-26

Satan's Strategies against the Son of God Luke 11:13-26 INTRODUCTORY WORDS The Scripture chosen for this study describes a continual conflict which existed between Christ and Satan. The Lord Jesus is the "Stronger Man" of this Scripture, while Satan himself is the "strong man." The strong man is endeavoring to put his hand upon men, however, the real strategy of Satan is centered against the Son of God. Everything beloved of the Son is hated by Satan, and is opposed by him. Our Scripture... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Luke 11:14-26

The Strong Man and the Stronger Luke 11:14-26 INTRODUCTORY WORDS The whole scope of this study is centered in the strength of the Stronger Man, superabounding over the strength of the strong man. That is, Satan is strong, but Christ is stronger. By way of introduction we suggest two things: 1. The might and power of Satan, the strong man. Michael was one of God's chief angels, and yet, when contending with the devil about the body of Moses, he "durst not bring against him a railing... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Luke 11:21-22

THE STRONG MAN OVERCOME‘When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace: But when a stronger than he shall come upon him, and overcome him, he taketh from him all his armour wherein he trusted, and divideth his spoils.’ Luke 11:21-Song of Solomon : Satan is the ‘strong man’ of whom our Lord speaks. Beelzebub the Jews called him, after the name of the god whom the Philistines of old time worshipped. I. He is armed and ready for his fell work of combat.—His girdle is the... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Luke 11:23

FOR OR AGAINST?‘He that is not with Me is against Me.’ Luke 11:23 As we look around the world we see some are for Christ, and we see others are against Him. In fact, this is the thing which divides the whole world. I. If you are for Christ, yours is great joy.—Christ infinitely increases the joys of life and lessens the sorrows. II. To be for Christ often necessitates great sacrifices (Read Luke 12:49-1 Timothy :). Duty is a great word, a noble, a grand word, but love is a higher, nobler,... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 11:1-54

Jesus Sets His Face Towards Jerusalem Followed By Centring on the Lord’s Prayer For The Evangelisation of the World (9:51-11:54). This section commences with Jesus setting His face towards Jerusalem because the time for Him to be received up (as mentioned in Luke 9:22; Luke 9:31; Luke 9:44) is approaching, and it centres around the Lord’s Prayer for the evangelisation of the world (Luke 11:1-4) which is exemplified throughout. This is apparent from an analysis: a ‘And it came about when the... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 11:14-23

Jesus Has Come As The Stronger Than He And Has Defeated Satan (11:14-23). In the chiasmus of the whole section this passage is in parallel with Jesus’ description of Satan like lightning falling from Heaven, and of the deliverance of His people from the power of the Enemy (Luke 10:17-20). Here the idea is amplified and dealt with in more detail. It is no accident that it follows immediately on the idea of the giving of the Holy Spirit. It is the giving of the Holy Spirit that confirms man’s... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 11:21-22

“When the strong man fully armed guards his own court, his goods are in peace, but when a stronger than he shall come on him, and overcome him, he takes from him his whole armour in which he trusted, and divides his spoils.” Jesus then likened Satan to a strong man fully armed who guarded his own possessions. No one touched what belonged to him. They could not. He held his goods, these poor possessed souls, in peace. There may have been a ripple caused by an occasional exorcism, but nothing... read more

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