When a strong man armed keeps his palace, his goods are in peace:
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John Chrysostom
AD 407
He calls the devil a strong man, not because he is naturally so, but referring to his ancient dominion, of which our weakness was the cause.
Next we have the fourth answer, where it is added, He who is not with me is against me; as if He says, I wish to present men to God, but Satan the contrary. How then would he who does not work with Me, but scatters what is Mine, become so united with Me, as with Me to cast out devils? It follows, And he who gathers not with me, scatters.
But if he who does notwork with Me is My adversary, how much more he who opposes Me? It seems however tome that he here under a figure refers to the Jews, ranging them with the devil. For they also acted against, and scattered those whom He gathered together.
But if he who does notwork with Me is My adversary, how much more he who opposes Me? It seems however tome that he here under a figure refers to the Jews, ranging them with the devil. For they also acted against, and scattered those whom He gathered together.
