Luke 11:21-22

Luke 11:21-22

[21] When  a strong man  armed  keepeth  his  palace,  his  in  peace:  [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. 

What does Luke 11:21-22 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

The strong man in this parable is Satan, and the stronger man is Jesus. Satan had amassed much booty in terms of human captives and had kept these people imprisoned. Jesus had come, had attacked Satan in the instances of His exorcisms, and had overcome him. He had removed Satan"s defenses, namely, his demons, and had set free those whom he had taken captive.