Luke 11:20
But if I, by the finger of God, cast out demons, the kingdom of God hath come near to you.
James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta
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
21When a strong man armed keepeth his doorway, his property rests securely.
Cross References
Matthew 3:2and said: Repent; the kingdom of heaven hath approached.
Luke 10:9And heal them that are sick in it; and say to them: The kingdom of God hath come near you.
Acts 20:25And now, I know that ye will see my face no more, all of you among whom I have travelled and preached the kingdom of God.
2 Thessalonians 1:5for a demonstration of the righteous judgment of God; that ye may be worthy of his kingdom, on account of which ye suffer.
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 →