KJV ORIGINAL
But if I with the finger of God cast out devils, no doubt the kingdom of God is come upon you.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
But if I'm casting out demons by God's power, then obviously God's kingdom has already shown up in your world.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
When God's power shows up, his kingdom isn't coming, it's already here.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus is responding to accusations from the Pharisees that He casts out demons by the power of Satan, rather than by God's authority. He uses this moment to demonstrate that His miracles are evidence of God's kingdom breaking into the world, countering their claims with a powerful argument about the source of His power. This reflects the first-century Jewish context where miracles were seen as signs of the Messiah's arrival and God's reign.
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