Luke 11:20
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“But if I drive out demons by the finger of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.”
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“But if I drive out demons by the finger of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“But if I with the finger of God cast out devils, no doubt the kingdom of God is come upon you.”
King James Version · Public Domain“But if I by the finger of God cast out demons, then is the kingdom of God come upon you.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“but if by the finger of God I cast forth the demons, then come unawares upon you did the reign of God.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Luke 11:20 — 9 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Exodus 8:19“This is the finger of God,” the magicians said to Pharaoh. But Pharaoh’s heart was hardened, and he would not listen to them, just as the LORD had said.
- Daniel 2:44In the days of those kings, the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed, nor will it be left to another people. It will shatter all these kingdoms and bring them to an end, but will itself stand forever.
- Matthew 3:2and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”
- Matthew 12:28But if I drive out demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.
- Luke 10:9Heal the sick who are there and tell them, ‘The kingdom of God is near you.’
- Luke 10:11‘Even the dust of your town that clings to our feet, we wipe off as a testimony against you. Yet be sure of this: The kingdom of God is near.’
- Acts 20:25Now I know that none of you among whom I have preached the kingdom will see my face again.
- Acts 28:23So they set a day to meet with Paul, and many people came to the place he was staying. He expounded to them from morning to evening, testifying about the kingdom of God and persuading them about Jesus from the Law of Moses and the Prophets.
- 2 Thessalonians 1:5All this is clear evidence of God’s righteous judgment. And so you will be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you are suffering.
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