…21When a strong man, fully armed, guards his house, his possessions are secure. 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-Luke 11:21-22

17Brothers, although we were torn away from you for a short time (in person, not in heart), our desire to see you face to face was even more intense. 18Forwe wantedto cometoyou—indeedI,Paul,triedagainandagain—butSatanobstructedus--1 Thessalonians 2:17-18