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In Luke, the parable is as follows:
When the strong man, fully armed, guards his own dwelling, his goods are safe. But when someone stronger attacks him and overcomes him, he takes from him his whole armor in which he trusted, and divides his spoils.
— Luke 11:21-22, World English Bible
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