Matthew 12:25
Because Jesus knew what was in their minds, he said to them. "Any kingdom divided against itself will become desolate; and any city or household divided against himself will not stand.
Montgomery New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
26"So if Satan drives out Satan, he is divided against himself; how then will his kingdom stand?
Cross References
Mark 2:8Jesus clearly perceived at once be the Spirit that they were thus reasoning in their hearts and said to them.
Luke 11:17He knew their intentions and said to them. "Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste and house falls upon house.
John 21:17The third time Jesus asked him, "Am I really dear to you?" Peter was grieved because the third time he asked, "Am I really dear to you?" and he answered, "Master, you know all things, you know that you are dear to me."
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 →