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Luke 11:18

Satan

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.

If Satan also be divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? because ye say that I cast out devils through Beelzebub.

19 And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your sons cast them out? therefore shall they be your judges.

20 But if I with the finger of God cast out devils, no doubt the kingdom of God is come upon you.

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Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
If Satan is divided against himself, how can his kingdom stand? After all, you say that I drive out demons by Beelzebul.
KJV
If Satan also be divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? because ye say that I cast out devils through Beelzebub.
WEB
If Satan also is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? For you say that I cast out demons by Beelzebul.
ASV
And if Satan also is divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? because ye say that I cast out demons by Beelzebub.
DARBY
and if also Satan is divided against himself, how shall his kingdom subsist? because ye say that I cast out demons by Beelzebub.
BLB
And if Satan also was divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? For you⁺ say I cast out the demons by Beelzebul.
ÅB
Men er nå også Satan kommet i strid med seg selv, hvordan kan da hans rike bli stående? Dere sier jo at jeg driver de onde ånder ut ved Be'elsebul.
OTB
Hvis Satan er delt mot seg selv, hvordan kan hans rike bestå? Jeg sier dette fordi dere hevder at jeg driver ut demoner ved Beelzebul.
B1930
Men er nu også Satan kommet i strid med sig selv, hvorledes kan da hans rike bli stående? I sier jo at jeg driver de onde ånder ut ved Be'elsebul.

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Cross references

  • Matthew 12:26

    And if Satan cast out Satan, he is divided against himself; how shall then his kingdom stand?

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  • Matthew 12:31–34

    Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men.

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  • Luke 11:15

    But some of them said, He casteth out devils through Beelzebub the chief of the devils.

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  • Matthew 4:10

    Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.

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  • James 3:5–8

    Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth!

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