Luke 11:18

And if Satan really has engaged in fierce conflict with himself, how shall his kingdom stand? --because you say that I expel demons by the power of Baal-zebul.

Weymouth NT (1912)

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, knowing their thoughts, He said to them, "Every kingdom in which civil war rages goes to ruin: family attacks family and is overthrown.

19And if it is by the power of Baal-zebul that I expel the demons, by whom do your disciples expel them? They therefore shall be your judges.

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Cross References

Matthew 4:10"Begone, Satan!" Jesus replied; "for it is written, `To the Lord thy God thou shalt do homage, and to Him alone shalt thou render worship.'"

Matthew 12:31This is why I tell you that men may find forgiveness for every other sin and impious word, but that for impious speaking against the Holy Spirit they shall find no forgiveness.

James 3:5In the same way the tongue is an insignificant part of the body, but it is immensely boastful. Remember how a mere spark may set a vast forest in flames.

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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