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A family splintered by feuding will fall apart. <a href="/esv/luke/11.htm">English Standard Version</a> But he, knowing their thoughts, said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste, and a divided household falls. <a href="/bsb/luke/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself will be laid waste, and a house divided against a house will fall. <a href="/blb/luke/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And He knowing their thoughts, said to them, "Every kingdom having been divided against itself is brought to desolation; and a house against a house falls. <a href="/kjv/luke/11.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/luke/11.htm">New King James Version</a> But He, knowing their thoughts, said to them: “Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation, and a house divided against a house falls. <a href="/nasb_/luke/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But He knew their thoughts and said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste; and a house divided against itself falls. <a href="/nasb/luke/11.htm">NASB 1995</a> But He knew their thoughts and said to them, &#8220Any kingdom divided against itself is laid waste; and a house divided against itself falls. <a href="/nasb77/luke/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But He knew their thoughts, and said to them, “Any kingdom divided against itself is laid waste; and a house divided against itself falls. <a href="/lsb/luke/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But He knew their thoughts and said to them, “Any kingdom divided against itself is laid waste, and a house divided against itself falls. <a href="/amp/luke/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But He, well aware of their thoughts and purpose, said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself is doomed to destruction; and a house divided against itself falls. <a href="/csb/luke/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Knowing their thoughts, he told them, “Every kingdom divided against itself is headed for destruction, and a house divided against itself falls. <a href="/hcsb/luke/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Knowing their thoughts, He told them: &#8220Every kingdom divided against itself is headed for destruction, and a house divided against itself falls. <a href="/asv/luke/11.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/cev/luke/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Jesus knew what they were thinking, and he said: A kingdom where people fight each other will end up in ruin. And a family that fights will break up. <a href="/erv/luke/11.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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. <a href="/gwt/luke/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Since Jesus knew what they were thinking, he said to them, "Every kingdom divided against itself is ruined. A house divided against itself falls. <a href="/gnt/luke/11.htm">Good News Translation</a> But Jesus knew what they were thinking, so he said to them, "Any country that divides itself into groups which fight each other will not last very long; a family divided against itself falls apart. <a href="/isv/luke/11.htm">International Standard Version</a> Since he knew what they were thinking, he told them, "Every kingdom divided against itself is devastated, and a divided household collapses. <a href="/msb/luke/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said to them, ?Every kingdom divided against itself will be laid waste, and a house divided against a house will fall. <a href="/net/luke/11.htm">NET Bible</a> But Jesus, realizing their thoughts, said to them, "Every kingdom divided against itself is destroyed, and a divided household falls. <a href="/nheb/luke/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But he, knowing their thoughts, said to them, "Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation. A house divided against itself falls. <a href="/wbt/luke/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But he, knowing their thoughts, said to them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and a house divided against a house falleth. <a href="/wey/luke/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And, knowing their thoughts, He said to them, "Every kingdom in which civil war rages goes to ruin: family attacks family and is overthrown. <a href="/web/luke/11.htm">World English Bible</a> But he, knowing their thoughts, said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation. A house divided against itself falls. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And He, knowing their thoughts, said to them, “Every kingdom having been divided against itself is desolated; and house against house falls; <a href="/blb/luke/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And He knowing their thoughts, said to them, "Every kingdom having been divided against itself is brought to desolation; and a house against a house falls. <a href="/ylt/luke/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And he, knowing their thoughts, said to them, 'Every kingdom having been divided against itself is desolated; and house against house doth fall; <a href="/slt/luke/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he, knowing their thoughts, said to them, Every kingdom divided against itself is rendered desolate; and a house against a house falls.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But he seeing their thoughts, said to them: Every kingdom divided against itself, shall be brought to desolation, and house upon house shall fall. <a href="/cpdv/luke/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But when he perceived their thoughts, he said to them: “Every kingdom divided against itself will become desolate, and house will fall upon house. <a href="/nabre/luke/11.htm">New American Bible</a> But he knew their thoughts and said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself will be laid waste and house will fall against house. <a href="/nrsvce/luke/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But he knew what they were thinking and said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself becomes a desert, and house falls on house.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But Jesus knew their thoughts, and said to them, Every kingdom which is divided against itself, shall be destroyed; and a house which is divided against itself shall fall. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/11.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But because Yeshua knew their thoughts he said to them, “Every realm that is divided against itself will be laid waste, and the home that is divided against its nature falls.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/11.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But, knowing their purpose, he said to them: Every kingdom divided against itself, is brought to desolation; and a house that is divided against a house, falls. <a href="/godbey/luke/11.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And He, knowing their thoughts, said to them, <FR>Every kingdom divided against itself, comes to desolation, and house falls upon house.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/luke/11.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But he, knowing their thoughts, said to them, Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste; and a house against a house, falleth. <a href="/mace/luke/11.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but Jesus perceiving their suspicions, said to them, every kingdom divided against itself will soon be desolate: one family divided against another, falls to ruin. <a href="/wey/luke/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And, knowing their thoughts, He said to them, "Every kingdom in which civil war rages goes to ruin: family attacks family and is overthrown. <a href="/worrell/luke/11.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> But He, knowing their thoughts, said to them, <FR>"Every kingdom, divided against itself, is made desolate; and a house divided against a house falls.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/luke/11.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> But He who well knew their thoughts, said unto them, <FR>Every kingdom divided against itself becomes desolate, and a house against a house falleth: if Satan also be divided against himself,<Fr> <a href="/parallel/luke/11-17.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=4591" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/11.htm">A House Divided</a> …16And others tested Him by demanding a sign from heaven. 17<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/1492.htm" title="1492: eidōs (V-RPA-NMS) -- To know, remember, appreciate. ">Knowing</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">their</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1270.htm" title="1270: dianoēmata (N-ANP) -- A reasoning, thought, cogitation. From a compound of dia and noieo; something thought through, i.e. A sentiment.">thoughts,</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: Autos (PPro-NM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">said</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autois (PPro-DM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">to them,</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: Pasa (Adj-NFS) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">“Every</a> <a href="/greek/932.htm" title="932: basileia (N-NFS) -- From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm.">kingdom</a> <a href="/greek/1266.htm" title="1266: diameristheisa (V-APP-NFS) -- To divide up into parts, break up; I distribute. From dia and merizo; to partition thoroughly.">divided</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: eph’ (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">against</a> <a href="/greek/1438.htm" title="1438: heautēn (RefPro-AF3S) -- Himself, herself, itself. ">itself</a> <a href="/greek/2049.htm" title="2049: erēmoutai (V-PIM/P-3S) -- (a) I make desolate, bring to desolation, destroy, waste, (b) of a person: I strip, rob. From eremos; to lay waste.">will be laid waste,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3624.htm" title="3624: oikos (N-NMS) -- A dwelling; by implication, a family.">a house</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">divided against</a> <a href="/greek/3624.htm" title="3624: oikon (N-AMS) -- A dwelling; by implication, a family.">a house</a> <a href="/greek/4098.htm" title="4098: piptei (V-PIA-3S) -- A reduplicated and contracted form of peto; probably akin to petomai through the idea of alighting; to fall.">will fall.</a> 18If Satan is divided against himself, how can his kingdom stand? After all, you say that I drive out demons by Beelzebul.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/12-25.htm">Matthew 12:25</a> Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself will be laid waste, and every city or household divided against itself will not stand. <a href="/mark/3-24.htm">Mark 3:24-25</a> If a kingdom is divided against itself, it cannot stand. / If a house is divided against itself, it cannot stand. <a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6-7</a> For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. / Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this. <a href="/daniel/2-44.htm">Daniel 2:44</a> In the days of those kings, the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed, nor will it be left to another people. It will shatter all these kingdoms and bring them to an end, but will itself stand forever. <a href="/1_corinthians/1-10.htm">1 Corinthians 1:10</a> I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree together, so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be united in mind and conviction. <a href="/john/17-20.htm">John 17:20-23</a> I am not asking on behalf of them alone, but also on behalf of those who will believe in Me through their message, / that all of them may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I am in You. May they also be in Us, so that the world may believe that You sent Me. / I have given them the glory You gave Me, so that they may be one as We are one— ... <a href="/ephesians/4-3.htm">Ephesians 4:3-6</a> and with diligence to preserve the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. / There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; / one Lord, one faith, one baptism; ... <a href="/colossians/3-13.htm">Colossians 3:13-14</a> Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. / And over all these virtues put on love, which is the bond of perfect unity. <a href="/1_peter/3-8.htm">1 Peter 3:8</a> Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble. <a href="/james/3-16.htm">James 3:16</a> For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every evil practice. <a href="/proverbs/15-27.htm">Proverbs 15:27</a> He who is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble on his household, but he who hates bribes will live. <a href="/proverbs/11-29.htm">Proverbs 11:29</a> He who brings trouble on his house will inherit the wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise of heart. <a href="/micah/7-6.htm">Micah 7:6</a> For a son dishonors his father, a daughter rises against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. A man’s enemies are the members of his own household. <a href="/zechariah/11-6.htm">Zechariah 11:6</a> For I will no longer have compassion on the people of the land, declares the LORD, but behold, I will cause each man to fall into the hands of his neighbor and his king, who will devastate the land, and I will not deliver it from their hands.” <a href="/2_samuel/15-31.htm">2 Samuel 15:31</a> Now someone told David: “Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom.” So David pleaded, “O LORD, please turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness!”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But he, knowing their thoughts, said to them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and a house divided against a house falls.knowing.<a href="/matthew/9-4.htm">Matthew 9:4</a> And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?<a href="/matthew/12-25.htm">Matthew 12:25</a> And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand:<a href="/mark/3-23.htm">Mark 3:23-26</a> And he called them unto him, and said unto them in parables, How can Satan cast out Satan? … Every.<a href="/2_chronicles/10-16.htm">2 Chronicles 10:16-19</a> And when all Israel saw that the king would not hearken unto them, the people answered the king, saying, What portion have we in David? and we have none inheritance in the son of Jesse: every man to your tents, O Israel: and now, David, see to thine own house. So all Israel went to their tents… <a href="/2_chronicles/13-16.htm">2 Chronicles 13:16,17</a> And the children of Israel fled before Judah: and God delivered them into their hand… <a href="/isaiah/9-20.htm">Isaiah 9:20,21</a> And he shall snatch on the right hand, and be hungry; and he shall eat on the left hand, and they shall not be satisfied: they shall eat every man the flesh of his own arm: … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/micah/5-6.htm">Attacks</a> <a href="/mark/3-24.htm">Civil</a> <a href="/zechariah/7-14.htm">Desolated</a> <a href="/mark/13-14.htm">Desolation</a> <a href="/luke/9-25.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/mark/15-24.htm">Divided</a> <a href="/luke/1-8.htm">Division</a> <a href="/luke/10-18.htm">Fall</a> <a href="/mark/5-22.htm">Falleth</a> <a href="/luke/8-9.htm">Falls</a> <a href="/luke/2-36.htm">Family</a> <a href="/luke/11-5.htm">Goes</a> <a href="/luke/11-7.htm">House</a> <a href="/mark/6-4.htm">Household</a> <a href="/luke/5-38.htm">Itself</a> <a href="/luke/11-14.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/luke/11-2.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/luke/6-48.htm">Laid</a> <a href="/mark/4-17.htm">Overthrown</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-9.htm">Rages</a> <a href="/luke/7-1.htm">Ruin</a> <a href="/luke/9-47.htm">Thoughts</a> <a href="/luke/4-19.htm">War</a> <a href="/luke/7-24.htm">Waste</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/11-22.htm">Attacks</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-19.htm">Civil</a> <a href="/job/16-7.htm">Desolated</a> <a href="/luke/21-20.htm">Desolation</a> <a href="/luke/17-27.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/luke/11-18.htm">Divided</a> <a href="/luke/11-22.htm">Division</a> <a href="/luke/14-5.htm">Fall</a> <a href="/luke/15-12.htm">Falleth</a> <a href="/luke/14-5.htm">Falls</a> <a href="/luke/12-13.htm">Family</a> <a href="/luke/11-26.htm">Goes</a> <a href="/luke/11-21.htm">House</a> <a href="/luke/12-42.htm">Household</a> <a href="/luke/11-26.htm">Itself</a> <a href="/luke/11-29.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/luke/11-18.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/luke/12-19.htm">Laid</a> <a href="/acts/5-38.htm">Overthrown</a> <a href="/job/40-23.htm">Rages</a> <a href="/acts/18-6.htm">Ruin</a> <a href="/luke/24-38.htm">Thoughts</a> <a href="/luke/11-18.htm">War</a> <a href="/luke/13-7.htm">Waste</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 11</div>1. <a href="/luke/11-1.htm">Jesus teaches us to pray, and that instantly;</a> 11. <a href="/luke/11-11.htm">assuring us that God will give all good things to those who ask him.</a> 14. <a href="/luke/11-14.htm">He, casting out a demon, rebukes the blasphemous Pharisees;</a> 27. <a href="/luke/11-27.htm">and shows who are blessed;</a> 29. <a href="/luke/11-29.htm">preaches to the people;</a> 37. <a href="/luke/11-37.htm">and reprimands the outward show of holiness.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/11.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/11.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Knowing their thoughts Jesus demonstrates His divine omniscience by perceiving the thoughts of those around Him. This ability to know the hearts and minds of people is a recurring theme in the Gospels, highlighting His divine nature (<a href="/john/2-24.htm">John 2:24-25</a>). This insight into human thoughts is also a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah, who would have wisdom and understanding beyond human capacity (<a href="/isaiah/11-2.htm">Isaiah 11:2-3</a>).Jesus said to them Jesus often used direct communication to address misunderstandings or to teach important truths. His teachings were authoritative, reflecting His role as the ultimate prophet and teacher (<a href="/matthew/7-28.htm">Matthew 7:28-29</a>). This direct approach also aligns with the rabbinic tradition of engaging in dialogue to clarify and expound on the law and the prophets.Every kingdom divided against itself will be laid waste This statement is a universal principle that applies to both spiritual and earthly realms. Historically, kingdoms and empires that experienced internal strife often faced downfall, such as the division of Israel into the northern and southern kingdoms, which eventually led to their respective captivities (1 Kings 12). Spiritually, this principle underscores the importance of unity within the body of Christ (<a href="/1_corinthians/1-10.htm">1 Corinthians 1:10</a>).and a house divided against a house will fall The imagery of a house represents not only a physical dwelling but also a family or community. In the context of Jesus' ministry, this phrase warns against the dangers of internal conflict within the religious community of Israel. It also serves as a caution to the early church to maintain unity in faith and purpose (<a href="/ephesians/4-3.htm">Ephesians 4:3-6</a>). The metaphor of a house is used elsewhere in Scripture to describe the household of God, emphasizing the need for harmony and cooperation among believers (<a href="/1_timothy/3-15.htm">1 Timothy 3:15</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure in this passage, Jesus is addressing the thoughts and accusations of those around Him. He demonstrates His divine insight by knowing their thoughts and responds with wisdom. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_crowd.htm">The Crowd</a> This includes the people who were present during Jesus' teaching. Some among them were skeptical and accused Jesus of casting out demons by the power of Beelzebul. 3. <a href="/topical/b/beelzebul.htm">Beelzebul</a> A name used for Satan or a demon, representing the forces of evil. The crowd accused Jesus of being in league with Beelzebul. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_kingdom.htm">The Kingdom</a> Refers to any realm or domain, including spiritual kingdoms. Jesus uses the concept of a kingdom to illustrate the principle of unity versus division. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_house.htm">The House</a> Symbolizes a family or community. Jesus uses this metaphor to emphasize the destructive nature of division within any group.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/unity_is_essential.htm">Unity is Essential</a> Jesus emphasizes that division leads to destruction. In our personal lives, families, churches, and communities, unity is crucial for strength and survival. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_discernment.htm">Spiritual Discernment</a> Jesus knew their thoughts, highlighting the importance of spiritual discernment. We should seek God's wisdom to understand the true motives and thoughts behind actions. <a href="/topical/g/guard_against_division.htm">Guard Against Division</a> Whether in a church or family, division can be subtle. We must be vigilant and proactive in fostering unity and addressing conflicts biblically. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_jesus.htm">The Power of Jesus</a> Jesus' ability to know thoughts and respond with wisdom demonstrates His divine authority. Trust in His power and wisdom in our lives. <a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_misunderstanding.htm">The Danger of Misunderstanding</a> The crowd misunderstood Jesus' power, attributing it to evil. We must be careful not to misjudge God's work in our lives or the lives of others.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 11</a> <a href="/q/how_do_old_and_new_covenants_differ.htm">How do the Old and New Covenants differ?</a> <a href="/q/does_jesus_inherit_david's_throne.htm">Would Jesus inherit David's throne? Yes, per Luke 1:32. No, as a descendant of cursed Jehoiakim (Matthew 1:11, 1 Chronicles 3:16, Jeremiah 36:30).</a> <a href="/q/is_eliakim_a_papal_type.htm">What does 'kingdom of God' mean in Luke 17:20?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_the_kingdom_of_god.htm">What defines the kingdom of God?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(17-23) But he, knowing their thoughts.--St. Luke seems here to bring together into one narrative two incidents which in St. Matt. (<a href="/matthew/9-32.htm" title="As they went out, behold, they brought to him a dumb man possessed with a devil.">Matthew 9:32</a>; <a href="/matthew/12-22.htm" title="Then was brought to him one possessed with a devil, blind, and dumb: and he healed him, so that the blind and dumb both spoke and saw.">Matthew 12:22</a>) appear as separated. The points of resemblance, the dumbness in both cases, both followed by the whisper that Jesus cast out devils by Beelzebub, may have easily led one who collected the facts some years after they occurred to regard the two as identical. On the general tenor of the passage, see Notes on <a href="/context/matthew/12-24.htm" title="But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, This fellow does not cast out devils, but by Beelzebub the prince of the devils.">Matthew 12:24-30</a>. <a href="/commentaries/luke/11-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>But δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. [Jesus] Αὐτὸς (Autos) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. knew εἰδὼς (eidōs) Verb - Perfect Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1492.htm">Strong's 1492: </a> To know, remember, appreciate. their αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. thoughts διανοήματα (dianoēmata) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1270.htm">Strong's 1270: </a> A reasoning, thought, cogitation. From a compound of dia and noieo; something thought through, i.e. A sentiment. [and] said εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. to them, αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. “Every Πᾶσα (Pasa) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. kingdom βασιλεία (basileia) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_932.htm">Strong's 932: </a> From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm. divided διαμερισθεῖσα (diameristheisa) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1266.htm">Strong's 1266: </a> To divide up into parts, break up; I distribute. From dia and merizo; to partition thoroughly. against ἐφ’ (eph’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. itself ἑαυτὴν (heautēn) Reflexive Pronoun - Accusative Feminine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1438.htm">Strong's 1438: </a> Himself, herself, itself. will be laid waste, ἐρημοῦται (erēmoutai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2049.htm">Strong's 2049: </a> (a) I make desolate, bring to desolation, destroy, waste, (b) of a person: I strip, rob. From eremos; to lay waste. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. a house οἶκος (oikos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3624.htm">Strong's 3624: </a> A dwelling; by implication, a family. divided against ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. a house οἶκον (oikon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3624.htm">Strong's 3624: </a> A dwelling; by implication, a family. will fall. πίπτει (piptei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4098.htm">Strong's 4098: </a> A reduplicated and contracted form of peto; probably akin to petomai through the idea of alighting; to fall. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/11-17.htm">Luke 11:17 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/luke/11-17.htm">Luke 11:17 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/luke/11-17.htm">Luke 11:17 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/luke/11-17.htm">Luke 11:17 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/luke/11-17.htm">Luke 11:17 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/11-17.htm">Luke 11:17 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/11-17.htm">Luke 11:17 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/11-17.htm">Luke 11:17 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/luke/11-17.htm">Luke 11:17 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/luke/11-17.htm">Luke 11:17 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/luke/11-17.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 11:17 But he knowing their thoughts said (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/11-16.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 11:16"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 11:16" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/11-18.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 11:18"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 11:18" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>