Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 11:14-23
See this passage explained in the notes at Matthew 12:22-30. read more
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Albert Barnes
Joseph Benson
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 11:14-23
Luke 11:14-23 . And he was casting out a devil See on Matthew 9:32-34; and Matthew 12:22-23. Some said, He casteth out devils through Beelzebub These he answers, Luke 11:17. Others, to try whether it were so or not, sought a sign from heaven These he reproves, in the 29th and following verses. Beelzebub signifies the lord of flies, a title which the heathen gave to Jupiter, whom they accounted the chief of their gods, and yet supposed him to be employed in driving away flies from... read more
Donald C. Fleming
Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Luke 11:14-36
52. Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit (Matthew 12:22-45; Mark 3:22-30; Luke 11:14-36)On one occasion when Jesus cast out demons, the Pharisees accused him of doing it by the power of Satan, the prince of demons (Matthew 12:22-24; Luke 11:14-16). Jesus replied that if the prince of demons used his own power to cast out demons, he would be creating civil war in his own kingdom. He would be destroying himself. The only way a strong man can be defeated is if a stronger man overpowers him. In casting out... read more
E.W. Bullinger
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 11:16
others . Greek. Plural of heteros. App-124 . of = from. Greek. para. App-104 . from = out of. Greek. ek. App-104 . heaven . Singular, as in Luke 11:2 . read more
E.W. Bullinger
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 11:17
thoughts = intents, purposes, or machinations. Greek. dianoema. Occurs only here in N.T. against. Greek. epi. App-104 . brought to desolation. Greek. eremoo. Occurs only here, Matthew 12:25 ; and Revelation 17:16 ; Revelation 18:17 , Revelation 18:19 . read more
E.W. Bullinger
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 11:18
Beelzebub. Aramaean, as in Luke 11:15 . See note on Matthew 10:25 . This is the "unpardonable sin". See Mark 8:28-30 . read more
James Burton Coffman
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Luke 11:16
And others, trying him, sought of him a sign from heaven.A sign from heaven ... This was repeatedly demanded by the Pharisees, although they are not named here: and what they probably meant was some spectacular wonder, without moral value, which would cater to human curiosity. Jesus never allowed himself to be maneuvered by such evil requests. Not only were the Pharisees incapable of judging such signs, if they had been given; but they were already the sworn enemies of the Lord, intent on... read more
James Burton Coffman
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Luke 11:17
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.The amazing similarity of the synoptic Gospels in their records of the teaching here, coupled with the equally amazing differences, presents a problem that may be resolved fully and satisfactorily only by understanding them as independent, trustworthy records of different events; and this writer agrees with A. T. Robertson, who, in his... read more
James Burton Coffman
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Luke 11:18
And if Satan also is divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? because ye say that I cast out demons by Beelzebub.This verse startlingly reveals some things about Satan. Spence said:Throughout this argument, Jesus assumes the existence of a kingdom of evil, all armed and thoroughly organized to carry out its dread purposes. He concedes, too, in language which admits of no questioning, the existence of a chief of this evil confederacy.[26]Further, as Boles noted, "It will be noted... read more
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The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 11:18
If Satan also be divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? because ye say that I cast out devils through Beelzebub . Throughout this argument Jesus assumes the existence of a kingdom of evil, all armed and thoroughly organized to carry out its dread purposes. He concedes, too, in language which admits of no questioning, the existence of a chief of this evil confederacy. Throughout his reply, the Master, while carefully bearing in mind the ability and skill of his enemies who had... read more