Matthew 12:28
But if I through the Spirit of God cast out the demons, then is the kingdom of God come near to you.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come unto you.
In Context
Cross References
Matthew 6:33But seek first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these shall be added to you.
Matthew 21:31Which of the two did the father's will? They say to him: The first[21:31]. Jesus says to them: Verily I say to you, that the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.
Mark 1:15and saying: The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent, and believe in the good news.
Mark 16:17And these signs shall accompany those who have believed; in my name they shall cast out demons; they shall speak with new tongues;
Luke 9:2And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 12:23-38
The Sin against the Holy Ghost. 22 Then was brought unto him one possessed with a devil, blind, and dumb: and he healed him, insomuch that the blind and dumb both spake and saw. 23 And all the people were amazed, and said, Is not this the son of David? 24 But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, This fellow doth not cast out devils, but by Beelzebub the prince of the devils. 25 And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or… Read the whole commentary →