Luke 11:17

Luke 11:17 Meaning and Explanation

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.

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Knowing their thoughts, Jesus answers: every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste, and a divided house falls.

What Does Luke 11:17 Mean?

Luke notes that Jesus knew their thoughts -- the accusation may not even have been spoken to his face. He answers with a plain principle of survival: division destroys, in empires and in households alike.

The logic prepares his defense: Satan does not wage war on himself. But the principle reaches further -- into nations, churches, families, and single hearts. What is divided against itself cannot stand; what Christ rules he makes whole. And he still knows our unspoken thoughts, and answers them.

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What does Luke 11:17 mean?

Knowing their thoughts, Jesus answers: every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste, and a divided house falls.

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