Luke 11:21

“When a strong man armed, etc.] By the strong man, is meant the devil; (see Gill on “<401229>Matthew 12:29”) and who may be said to be “armed”, both with his own temptations, which are as fiery darts, and which are thrown by him thick and fast, suddenly and swiftly, privily, and with great art and cunning, and with great strength, and are very injurious; and also with the sins and lusts of men, which are armour of unrighteousness, and which Satan turns upon them, and makes use of against them, to their great detriment; and who keepeth his palace: which is the corrupt heart of an unregenerate man, where he dwells as a king, has his throne, keeps his court, and has his courtiers, and…”

“strong man--meaning Satan. armed--pointing to all the subtle and varied methods by which he wields his dark power over men. keepeth--"guardeth." his palace--man whether viewed more largely or in individual souls--how significant of what men are to Satan! in peace--undisturbed, secure in his possession.”

“See this passage explained in the notes at Matthew 12:22-30. return to 'Top of Page'”

“The strong one armed - The devil, strong in himself, and armed with the pride, obstinacy, and security of him in whom he dwells. Luke 11:26”

“11:21-22 The strong man is Satan; the stronger man is Jesus. Jesus’ exorcisms demonstrated that he was defeating and plundering Satan’s property—those people held in bondage by him (cp. Isa 49:24-26).”

“Mat 12:29; Mar 3:27 Luke 11:22”