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.
But when someone stronger shows up and defeats him, they strip away all the weapons and armor he was counting on, then take everything he had.
There's always someone stronger, and when they win, they take it all.
📚 Historical Context
In the first century, Jesus often used parables drawn from everyday life to teach spiritual truths, as He was addressing crowds in a Jewish cultural context where such stories were relatable. This verse is part of a parable where Jesus describes a strong man guarding his possessions, symbolizing Satan and his hold on people, in response to accusations from religious leaders that Jesus was casting out demons by demonic power. Jesus is illustrating how He, as the stronger one, overcomes this evil to liberate those under its influence.
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