Luke 11:20

But, if it is by the hand of God that I drive out demons, then the kingdom of God must already be upon you.

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In The King James Version

But if I with the finger of God cast out devils, no doubt the kingdom of God is come upon you.

In Context

19But, if it is by Beelzebul’s help that I drive out demons, by whose help is it that your own sons drive them out? Therefore they will themselves be your judges.

21When a strong man is keeping guard, fully armed, over his own mansion, his property is in safety;

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Cross References

Matthew 3:2“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”

Luke 10:9cure the sick there, and tell people that the kingdom of God is close at hand.

Acts 20:25And now, I tell you, I know that none of you will ever see my face again – you among whom I have gone about proclaiming the kingdom.

2 Thessalonians 1:5These persecutions will vindicate the justice of God’s judgment, and will result in your being reckoned worthy of God’s kingdom, for the sake of which you are now suffering;

Matthew Henry on Luke 11:15-27

Christ Accused of Leaguing with Satan; Watchfulness Inculcated. 14 And he was casting out a devil, and it was dumb. And it came to pass, when the devil was gone out, the dumb spake; and the people wondered. 15 But some of them said, He casteth out devils through Beelzebub the chief of the devils. 16 And others, tempting him, sought of him a sign from heaven. 17 But he, knowing their thoughts, said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and a house divided against a house falleth.… Read the whole commentary →

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