Luke 11:18

how shall his kingdom stand? because ye say, that I cast out demons by Beelzebub.

1770 John Worsley 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

17But He who well knew their thoughts, said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself becomes desolate, and a house against a house falleth: if Satan also be divided against himself,

19And if I by Beelzebub cast out demons, by whom do your own people cast them out? wherefore they shall be your judges.

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Cross References

Matthew 4:10then Jesus saith unto him, Be gone, Satan; for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God,

Matthew 12:31Wherefore, I tell you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven to men; but the blasphemy against the holy Spirit shall not be forgiven them:

James 3:5So the tongue is a small part of the body, yet boasteth great things. Behold how much fuel a little fire kindleth!

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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