Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Luke 11:22 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Luke 11:22 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 11 verse 22 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But when a stronger than he shall come upon him, and overcome him, he taketh from him all his armour wherein he trusted, and divideth his spoils.”
Luke 11:22 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 11:22
But when a stronger than he shall come upon him, and overcome him, he taketh from him all his armour wherein he trusted, and divideth his spoils. This verse depicts Christ's victory over Satan through vivid military imagery. The phrase "a stronger than he" (ἰσχυρότερος αὐτοῦ, ischyroteros autou, comparative adjective) refers to Jesus, whose power infinitely exceeds Satan's. The verb "overcome" (νικήσῃ, nikēsē, aorist subjunctive) means to conquer, defeat utterly—complete victory, not stalemate.The result is total despoiling: the stronger one "taketh from him all his armour" (τὴν πανοπλίαν αὐτο...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 11:22
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“or the lawful captives be delivered?”
“and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he poured out his soul to death”
“little children”
“for the devil has been sinning from the beginning. To this end the Son of God was revealed”
“he made a show of them openly”
“and between your offspring and her offspring. He will bruise your head”
“Yahweh with his hard and great and strong sword will punish leviathan”
“with dyed garments from Bozrah? this who is glorious in his clothing”
“having the key of the abyss and a great chain in his hand.”