Holman Christian Standard Bible

Luke 11:22-28 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

22. But when one stronger than he attacks and overpowers him, he takes from him all his weapons he trusted in, and divides up his plunder.

23. Anyone who is not with Me is against Me, and anyone who does not gather with Me scatters.

24. “When an unclean spirit comes out of a man, it roams through waterless places looking for rest, and not finding rest, it then says, ‘I’ll go back to my house where I came from.’

25. And returning, it finds the house swept and put in order.

26. Then it goes and brings seven other spirits more evil than itself, and they enter and settle down there. As a result, that man’s last condition is worse than the first.”

27. As He was saying these things, a woman from the crowd raised her voice and said to Him, “The womb that bore You and the one who nursed You are blessed! ”

28. He said, “Even more, those who hear the word of God and keep it are blessed! ”