Luke 11:23
New International Version
“Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters.

New Living Translation
“Anyone who isn’t with me opposes me, and anyone who isn’t working with me is actually working against me.

English Standard Version
Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters.

Berean Standard Bible
He who is not with Me is against Me, and he who does not gather with Me scatters.

Berean Literal Bible
The one not being with Me is against Me; and the one not gathering with Me scatters.

King James Bible
He that is not with me is against me: and he that gathereth not with me scattereth.

New King James Version
He who is not with Me is against Me, and he who does not gather with Me scatters.

New American Standard Bible
The one who is not with Me is against Me; and the one who does not gather with Me scatters.

NASB 1995
“He who is not with Me is against Me; and he who does not gather with Me, scatters.

NASB 1977
“He who is not with Me is against Me; and he who does not gather with Me, scatters.

Legacy Standard Bible
He who is not with Me is against Me and he who does not gather with Me, scatters.

Amplified Bible
He who is not with Me [believing in Me as Lord and Savior] is against Me [there is no impartial position]; and he who does not gather with Me [assisting in My ministry], scatters.

Christian Standard Bible
Anyone who is not with me is against me, and anyone who does not gather with me scatters.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Anyone who is not with Me is against Me, and anyone who does not gather with Me scatters.

American Standard Version
He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth.

Contemporary English Version
If you are not on my side, you are against me. If you don't gather in the crop with me, you scatter it.

English Revised Version
He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"Whoever isn't with me is against me. Whoever doesn't gather with me scatters.

Good News Translation
"Anyone who is not for me is really against me; anyone who does not help me gather is really scattering.

International Standard Version
"The person who isn't with me is against me, and the person who doesn't gather with me scatters."

Majority Standard Bible
He who is not with Me is against Me, and he who does not gather with Me scatters.

NET Bible
Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters.

New Heart English Bible
"He that is not with me is against me. He who does not gather with me scatters.

Webster's Bible Translation
He that is not with me is against me: and he that gathereth not with me scattereth.

Weymouth New Testament
Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever is not gathering with me is scattering abroad.

World English Bible
“He who is not with me is against me. He who doesn’t gather with me scatters.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
he who is not with Me is against Me, and he who is not gathering with Me scatters.

Berean Literal Bible
The one not being with Me is against Me; and the one not gathering with Me scatters.

Young's Literal Translation
he who is not with me is against me, and he who is not gathering with me doth scatter.

Smith's Literal Translation
He not being with me is against me: and he not gathering with me scatters.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
He that is not with me, is against me; and he that gathereth not with me, scattereth.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Whoever is not with me, is against me. And whoever does not gather with me, scatters.

New American Bible
Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters.

New Revised Standard Version
Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
He who is not with me is against me; and he who does not gather with me will scatter.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“Whoever is not with me is against me and whoever does not gather with me is scattering.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
He that is not with me, is against me; and he that gathers not with me, scatters.

Godbey New Testament
The one not being with me is against me; and the one not gathering with me scatters abroad.

Haweis New Testament
He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me, scattereth abroad.

Mace New Testament
He that does not join with me, is against me: and he that is not active for me, is a deserter.

Weymouth New Testament
Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever is not gathering with me is scattering abroad.

Worrell New Testament
He who is not with Me is against Me; and he who is not gathering with Me is scattering.

Worsley New Testament
He, that is not with me, is against me; and he, that gathereth not with me, scattereth.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
A House Divided
22But when someone stronger attacks and overpowers him, he takes away the armor in which the man trusted, and then he divides up his plunder. 23He who is not with Me is against Me, and he who does not gather with Me scatters. 24When an unclean spirit comes out of a man, it passes through arid places seeking rest and does not find it. Then it says, ‘I will return to the house I left.’…

Cross References
Matthew 12:30
He who is not with Me is against Me, and he who does not gather with Me scatters.

Mark 9:40
For whoever is not against us is for us.

Matthew 6:24
No one can serve two masters: Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.

1 John 2:19
They went out from us, but they did not belong to us. For if they had belonged to us, they would have remained with us. But their departure made it clear that none of them belonged to us.

1 Corinthians 10:21
You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons too; you cannot partake in the table of the Lord and the table of demons too.

Joshua 24:15
But if it is unpleasing in your sight to serve the LORD, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living. As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD!”

1 Kings 18:21
Then Elijah approached all the people and said, “How long will you waver between two opinions? If the LORD is God, follow Him. But if Baal is God, follow him.” But the people did not answer a word.

Revelation 3:15-16
I know your deeds; you are neither cold nor hot. How I wish you were one or the other! / So because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to vomit you out of My mouth!

Romans 8:7
because the mind of the flesh is hostile to God: It does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so.

James 4:4
You adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is hostility toward God? Therefore, whoever chooses to be a friend of the world renders himself an enemy of God.

2 Corinthians 6:14-15
Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership can righteousness have with wickedness? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness? / What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever?

John 8:47
Whoever belongs to God hears the words of God. The reason you do not hear is that you do not belong to God.”

John 15:23
Whoever hates Me hates My Father as well.

John 3:18
Whoever believes in Him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe has already been condemned, because he has not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son.

Deuteronomy 30:19
I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you today that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing. Therefore choose life, so that you and your descendants may live,


Treasury of Scripture

He that is not with me is against me: and he that gathers not with me scatters.

Luke 9:50
And Jesus said unto him, Forbid him not: for he that is not against us is for us.

Matthew 12:30
He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth abroad.

Revelation 3:15,16
I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot…

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Luke 11
1. Jesus teaches us to pray, and that instantly;
11. assuring us that God will give all good things to those who ask him.
14. He, casting out a demon, rebukes the blasphemous Pharisees;
27. and shows who are blessed;
29. preaches to the people;
37. and reprimands the outward show of holiness.














He who is not with Me
This phrase emphasizes the necessity of allegiance to Jesus Christ. The Greek word for "with" is "μετὰ" (meta), which implies accompaniment or association. In the historical context of Jesus' ministry, this statement underscores the division between those who accept Jesus as the Messiah and those who reject Him. It is a call to commitment, urging individuals to align themselves with Christ's mission and teachings. The phrase challenges believers to examine their loyalty and dedication to Jesus, highlighting that neutrality is not an option in the spiritual battle between good and evil.

is against Me
The Greek word for "against" is "κατὰ" (kata), which denotes opposition or hostility. This phrase starkly contrasts with the previous one, illustrating that there is no middle ground in one's relationship with Christ. Historically, this would resonate with the early Christian community, who often faced persecution and had to make clear choices about their faith. Theologically, it serves as a warning that indifference or passivity equates to opposition to Jesus. It calls believers to actively support and follow Christ, as failing to do so places one in opposition to His divine purpose.

and he who does not gather with Me
The imagery of "gathering" is significant, as it reflects the agricultural context of the time, where gathering was associated with harvest and productivity. The Greek word "συνάγων" (synagōn) means to collect or bring together. In a spiritual sense, this refers to the work of building God's kingdom, gathering souls for Christ. It implies active participation in the mission of evangelism and discipleship. Historically, this would have been a call to the early church to unite in spreading the Gospel. It encourages believers today to be proactive in their faith, contributing to the growth and unity of the Christian community.

scatters
The Greek word "σκορπίζει" (skorpizei) means to disperse or scatter. This term is often used in the context of scattering sheep, which would have been a familiar image to Jesus' audience. It conveys the idea of division and disunity, contrasting with the gathering mentioned earlier. In the scriptural context, scattering is associated with the work of the enemy, who seeks to divide and destroy. This phrase serves as a caution against actions or attitudes that lead to division within the body of Christ. It calls believers to be mindful of their influence and to work towards unity and harmony in the church.

Verse 23. - He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth. Our Lord here is referring to the exorcists, and contrasting their imperfect work with his, showing how hopeless a task it was to attempt to combat the evil one and his satellites apart from him - Christ. It is particularly to be noticed that Jesus neither here nor elsewhere charges these with imposture. Pretence and ridiculous spells and incantations were doubtless constantly mixed up with their attempts to exorcise; indeed, the term used to describe them in Acts 19:13 is one of contempt; but Jesus assumes in his argument here, what was no doubt the fact, that in these cases there was often, in the person of the physician-exorcist, earnestness and prayer mingled with the deepest pity for the unhappy sufferer, and before these there is no doubt that, in the less severe cases of possession, the evil influence or spirit yielded, and for a time at least let go his victim. "See," said the Master, "he that is not with me is against me in this dire conflict against evil;" for these would-be exorcists were utterly unable, even in those instances where they expelled the devil, to render him powerless to do mischief for the future. "My power sent these dread beings to the abyss, there to wait. The would-be exorcists were unable to replace the hellish tenant which they expelled by another and a holier influence. I bring back the once-tormented soul to its old relations with its God-Friend, and replace the unclean spirit by the Holy Spirit." He goes on to say -

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
He who
(Ho)
Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

is
ὢν (ōn)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

not
μὴ (mē)
Adverb
Strong's 3361: Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.

with
μετ’ (met’)
Preposition
Strong's 3326: (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives.

Me
ἐμοῦ (emou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

is
ἐστιν (estin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

against
κατ’ (kat’)
Preposition
Strong's 2596: A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).

Me,
ἐμοῦ (emou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

he who
(ho)
Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

does not gather
συνάγων (synagōn)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4863: From sun and ago; to lead together, i.e. Collect or convene; specially, to entertain.

with
μετ’ (met’)
Preposition
Strong's 3326: (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives.

Me
ἐμοῦ (emou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

scatters.
σκορπίζει (skorpizei)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 4650: Apparently from the same as skorpios; to dissipate, i.e. put to flight, waste, be liberal.


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