Luke 11:23

Luke 11:23 Meaning and Explanation

He that is not with me is against me: and he that gathereth not with me scattereth.

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Jesus declares that whoever is not with him is against him, and whoever does not gather with him scatters.

What Does Luke 11:23 Mean?

Jesus closes the controversy with a dividing word. In the war just described there is no spectators' gallery: every hearer stands either with the stronger one or with the strong man.

The image is a shepherd's -- Jesus is gathering a flock, and those not gathering with him are scattering it. Neutrality toward Christ is a decision in disguise. The verse presses gently but firmly: where do I stand, and is my life gathering people toward him or drifting them away?

Luke 11:23 in the Original Language

skorpizo (σκορπίζω), 'scattereth' -- to disperse, to drive apart what should be gathered.

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What does Luke 11:23 mean?

Jesus declares that whoever is not with him is against him, and whoever does not gather with him scatters.

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