Luke 11:23"He that is not with me is against me. He who doesn't gather with me scatters.
The setting
Capernaum, Israel, ~30 AD. Day. Jesus has just cast out a demon and the crowd is divided - some amazed, others accusing Him of using Satan's power...
The emotion here: urgent intensity after being attacked
The original word
synagōn (συνάγων) — gathering like a shepherd collects scattered sheep, active participation
Why it matters
This follows Jesus being accused of casting out demons by Beelzebul - He's forcing a choice
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What most readers miss in Luke 11:23
This isn't about salvation - it's about the specific moment of choosing sides in spiritual warfare
Common misconceptionPeople think this means anyone not Christian is automatically against Jesus. But Jesus said this specifically about those witnessing His power yet claiming He works for Satan.
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Verses that echo Luke 11:23
Bible Genome reading
Luke 11:23 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Luke 11:23 comes from the book of Luke, written during the gospel period. These words are attributed to Jesus. The dominant emotion in this verse is deciding, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include commitment, choice. Notable phrases: not with me is against me; doesn't gather with me scatters. This verse contains a command.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same deciding
“"You shall have no other gods before me.”
— Deuteronomy 5:7
“"You shall not murder.”
— Exodus 20:13
“Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”
— Matthew 23:12
“For God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.”
— 2 Timothy 1:7
“But Peter said, "Silver and gold have I none, but what I have, that I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!"”
— Acts 3:6
Your reflection
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