But some of them said, He casteth out devils through Beelzebub the chief of the devils.
Parallel translations
- WEB But some of them said, “He casts out demons by Beelzebul, the prince of the demons.”
- BSB but some of them said, “It is by Beelzebul, the prince of the demons, that He drives out demons.”
- NKJV But some of them said, “He casts out demons by Beelzebub, the ruler of the demons.”
- NASB But some of them said, “He casts out the demons by Beelzebul, the ruler of the demons.”
- NLT but some of them said, “No wonder he can cast out demons. He gets his power from Satan, the prince of demons.”
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Some accuse Jesus of casting out demons by Beelzebul, the prince of demons. They attribute his divine works to Satan.
Overview
Unable to deny the miracle, opponents slander its source, crediting it to the devil. This grave charge attacks the very Spirit by whom Jesus works. Their blasphemous explanation reveals hardened hearts that refuse to acknowledge God's hand.
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Cross-references · 9
- Matt 9:34But the Pharisees said, He casteth out devils through the prince of the devils.
- John 10:20And many of them said, He hath a devil, and is mad; why hear ye him?
- John 7:20The people answered and said, Thou hast a devil: who goeth about to kill thee?
- Matt 10:25It is enough for the disciple that he be as his master, and the servant as his lord. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more shall they call them of his household?
- Mark 3:22–30And the scribes which came down from Jerusalem said, He hath Beelzebub, and by the prince of the devils casteth he out devils.
- John 8:52Then said the Jews unto him, Now we know that thou hast a devil. Abraham is dead, and the prophets; and thou sayest, If a man keep my saying, he shall never taste of death.
- Luke 11:18–19If Satan also be divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? because ye say that I cast out devils through Beelzebub.
- Matt 12:24–30But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, This fellow doth not cast out devils, but by Beelzebub the prince of the devils.
- John 8:48Then answered the Jews, and said unto him, Say we not well that thou art a Samaritan, and hast a devil?
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