Luke 11:18

If Satan is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? For you say I cast out demons by Beelzebul.

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If Satan also be divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? because ye say that I cast out devils through Beelzebub.

In Context

17But Jesus knew their thoughts and said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself is made desolate, and a house divided against itself falls.

19If I drive out demons by Beelzebul, by whom do your followers drive them out? Because of this, they will be your judges.

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Cross References

Matthew 4:10Then Jesus said to him, “Go away from here, Satan! For it is written, 1 'You will worship the Lord your God, and you will serve only him.'”

Matthew 12:31Therefore I say to you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven.

James 3:5Likewise the tongue is a small body part, yet it boasts great things. Notice also how small a fire sets on fire a large forest.

Matthew Henry on Luke 11:15-27

Christ Accused of Leaguing with Satan; Watchfulness Inculcated. 14 And he was casting out a devil, and it was dumb. And it came to pass, when the devil was gone out, the dumb spake; and the people wondered. 15 But some of them said, He casteth out devils through Beelzebub the chief of the devils. 16 And others, tempting him, sought of him a sign from heaven. 17 But he, knowing their thoughts, said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and a house divided against a house falleth.… Read the whole commentary →

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