If Satan also is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? For you say that I cast out demons by Beelzebul.
Parallel translations
- KJV If Satan also be divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? because ye say that I cast out devils through Beelzebub.
- BSB If Satan is divided against himself, how can his kingdom stand? After all, you say that I drive out demons by Beelzebul.
- NKJV If Satan also is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? Because you say I cast out demons by Beelzebub.
- NASB And if Satan also has been divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? For you claim that I cast out the demons by Beelzebul.
- NLT You say I am empowered by Satan. But if Satan is divided and fighting against himself, how can his kingdom survive?
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Cross-references · 5
- Matt 12:26If Satan casts out Satan, he is divided against himself. How then will his kingdom stand?
- Matt 12:31–34Therefore I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven men.
- Jas 3:5–8So the tongue is also a little member, and boasts great things. See how a small fire can spread to a large forest!
- Matt 4:10Then Jesus said to him, “Get behind me, Satan! For it is written, ‘You shall worship the Lord your God, and you shall serve him only.’”
- Luke 11:15But some of them said, “He casts out demons by Beelzebul, the prince of the demons.”
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