Luk 11:17-26 | TNotes | STEP | 11:17 He knew their thoughts: See 5:22 ; 7:40 ; 9:47 . • Any kingdom divided by civil war: Jesus’ first response to the accusation was that he could not be working for Satan; he was tearing down Satan’s kingdom by casting out demons.

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f11:21-22►

gIsa 49:24-26►

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‏ Luke 11:17-26

11:17 ^a He knew their thoughts: See 5:22 ^b; 7:40 ^c; 9:47 ^d.

• Any kingdom divided by civil war: Jesus’ first response to the accusation was that he could not be working for Satan; he was tearing down Satan’s kingdom by casting out demons.
11:20 ^e the Kingdom of God has arrived among you: Jesus’ exorcisms were evidence that the Kingdom of God was present.
Summary for Luke 11:21-22: 11:21-22 ^f 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 ^g).
11:23 ^h Anyone who isn’t with me opposes me: See study note on 9:50.
11:26 ⁱ seven other spirits: Seven may indicate completeness, meaning that the man was completely under their power, or it could simply indicate an overwhelming force.