Luke 11:18

And if Satan were indeed divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? Because you say I am casting out demons through Beelzebul.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

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

In Context

17And He, knowing their thoughts, said to them, Every kingdom divided against itself, comes to desolation, and house falls upon house.

19But if I through Beelzebul cast out the demons, through whom do your sons cast them out? Therefore they shall be your judges:

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Cross References

Matthew 4:10If having fallen down thou mayest worship me: then Jesus says to him, Get behind me, Satan; for it has been written; Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and Him only shalt thou serve.

Matthew 12:31Therefore I say unto you, every sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men; but the blasphemy of the Spirit shall not be forgiven unto men.

James 3:5so also the tongue is a little member, and it boasts great things. Behold, how great a wood a little fire kindles!

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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