Luk 11:21-26 | JFB | STEP | 21-22. strong man-- meaning Satan. armed-- pointing to all the subtle and varied methods by which he wields his dark power over men. keepeth-- "guardeth." his palace-- man whether viewed more largely or in individual souls--how significant of what men are to Satan! in peace-- undisturbed, secure in his possession.

‏ Luke 11:21-26

21-22. strong man--meaning Satan.

armed--pointing to all the subtle and varied methods by which he wields his dark power over men.

keepeth--"guardeth."

his palace--man whether viewed more largely or in individual souls--how significant of what men are to Satan!

in peace--undisturbed, secure in his possession.

23. gathereth ... scattereth--referring probably to gleaners. The meaning seems to be, Whatever in religion is disconnected from Christ comes to nothing.