Matthew 12:28

but if I by the Spirit of God cast out devils, then certainly the kingdom of God is come unto you.

1770 John Worsley NT

In The King James Version

But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come unto you.

In Context

27And if I cast out demons by the power of Beelzebub, by whom do your own people cast them out? wherefore they shall be your judges:

29Or, how can any one enter into the house of a strong man, and take away his goods, unless he first overpower the strong man? and then indeed he may strip his house.

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Cross References

Matthew 6:33But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these shall be superadded unto you.

Matthew 21:31Now which of the two did the will of his father? They say unto Him, The first. Jesus replied, Verily I say unto you, that publicans and prostitutes enter into the kingdom of God before you:

Mark 1:15and saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent, and believe the gospel.

Mark 16:17And these signs shall accompany them that believe; in my name shall they cast out demons, they shall speak with new tongues;

Luke 9:2and He sent them forth to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.

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 →

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