21 When a strong man, fully armed, guards his house, his possessions are secure.
Luke 11:21
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Mark 3:26–28
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Amos 5:8–10
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Ecclesiastes 4:11–13
11 Again, if two lie down together, they will keep warm; but how can one keep warm alone? 12 And though one may be overpowered, two can resist. Moreover, a cord of three strands is not quickly broken. 13 Better is a poor but wise youth than an old but foolish king who n…
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