Thanks for the cross-references. Would Jesus then be the “strong man” who is plundering Satan’s house? It is attempting to follow that analogy that confuses me. So too does the taking away armor or the tying up.
That is how I, and some other Christians, understand it.
I find that this gives a helpful explanation of the analogy.
http://bible.org/seriespage/beelzebub-or-holy-spirit-matthew-1222-37