Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version If Satan is divided against himself, how can his kingdom stand? I say this because you claim that I drive out demons by Beelzebul. New Living Translation You say I am empowered by Satan. But if Satan is divided and fighting against himself, how can his kingdom survive? English Standard Version And if Satan also is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? For you say that I cast out demons by Beelzebul. Berean Standard Bible If Satan is divided against himself, how can his kingdom stand? After all, you say that I drive out demons by Beelzebul. Berean Literal Bible And if Satan also is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? For you say I cast out the demons by Beelzebul. King James Bible If Satan also be divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? because ye say that I cast out devils through Beelzebub. New King James Version If Satan also is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? Because you say I cast out demons by Beelzebub. New American Standard Bible 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. NASB 1995 “If Satan also is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? For you say that I cast out demons by Beelzebul. NASB 1977 “And if Satan also is divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? For you say that I cast out demons by Beelzebul. Legacy Standard Bible But if Satan also is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? For you say that I cast out demons by Beelzebul. Amplified Bible If Satan also is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand and continue to survive? For you are saying that I drive out demons by [the power of] Beelzebul. Christian Standard Bible If Satan also is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? For you say I drive out demons by Beelzebul. Holman Christian Standard Bible If Satan also is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? For you say I drive out demons by Beelzebul. American Standard Version And if Satan also is divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? because ye say that I cast out demons by Beelzebub. Contemporary English Version If Satan fights against himself, how can his kingdom last? Yet you say that I force out demons by the power of Beelzebul. English Revised Version And if Satan also is divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? because ye say that I cast out devils by Beelzebub. GOD'S WORD® Translation Now, if Satan is divided against himself, how can his kingdom last? I say this because you say Beelzebul helps me force demons out of people. Good News Translation So if Satan's kingdom has groups fighting each other, how can it last? You say that I drive out demons because Beelzebul gives me the power to do so. International Standard Version Now, if Satan is divided against himself, how can his kingdom last? After all, you say that I drive out demons by Beelzebul. Majority Standard Bible If Satan is divided against himself, how can his kingdom stand? After all, you say that I drive out demons by Beelzebul. NET Bible So if Satan too is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? I ask you this because you claim that I cast out demons by Beelzebul. New Heart English Bible If Satan also is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? For you say that I cast out demons by Beelzebul. Webster's Bible Translation If Satan also is divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? because ye say that I cast out demons through Beelzebub. Weymouth New Testament And if Satan really has engaged in fierce conflict with himself, how shall his kingdom stand?--because you say that I expel demons by the power of Baal-zebul. World English Bible If Satan also is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? For you say that I cast out demons by Beelzebul. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand if Satan was also divided against himself, how will his kingdom be made to stand? For you say by Beelzebul is My casting forth the demons, Berean Literal Bible And if Satan also is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? For you say I cast out the demons by Beelzebul. Young's Literal Translation and if also the Adversary against himself was divided, how shall his kingdom be made to stand? for ye say, by Beelzeboul is my casting forth the demons. Smith's Literal Translation And if Satan also be divided against himself, how should his kingdom stand? for ye say by Beelzebul I cast out demons. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd if Satan also be divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? because you say, that through Beelzebub I cast out devils. Catholic Public Domain Version So then, if Satan is also divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? For you say that it is by Beelzebub that I cast out demons. New American Bible And if Satan is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? For you say that it is by Beelzebul that I drive out demons. New Revised Standard Version If Satan also is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? —for you say that I cast out the demons by Beelzebul. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd if Satan is divided against himself, how can his kingdom survive? And yet you say I am casting out devils through Beelzebub. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And if Satan is divided against himself, how will his Kingdom stand?; for you say that by Beelzebub I cast out devils.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentIf Satan be divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? For you say, that I cast out demons by Beelzebul. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament And if Satan also be divided against himself, how shall his kingdom be established? because ye say, that I cast out devils by Beelzebub. Mace New Testament so if satan be divided against himself, how can his kingdom subsist? Weymouth New Testament And if Satan really has engaged in fierce conflict with himself, how shall his kingdom stand?--because you say that I expel demons by the power of Baal-zebul. Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A House Divided…17Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself will be laid waste, and a house divided against a house will fall. 18 If Satan is divided against himself, how can his kingdom stand? After all, you say that I drive out demons by Beelzebul. 19And if I drive out demons by Beelzebul, by whom do your sons drive them out? So then, they will be your judges.… Cross References Matthew 12:25-26 Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself will be laid waste, and every city or household divided against itself will not stand. / If Satan drives out Satan, he is divided against himself. How then can his kingdom stand? Mark 3:23-26 So Jesus called them together and began to speak to them in parables: “How can Satan drive out Satan? / If a kingdom is divided against itself, it cannot stand. / If a house is divided against itself, it cannot stand. ... John 8:44 You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out his desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, refusing to uphold the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, because he is a liar and the father of lies. Revelation 12:7-9 Then a war broke out in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. / But the dragon was not strong enough, and no longer was any place found in heaven for him and his angels. / And the great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him. 2 Corinthians 6:15 What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever? Ephesians 6:12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 1 John 3:8 The one who practices sin is of the devil, because the devil has been sinning from the very start. This is why the Son of God was revealed, to destroy the works of the devil. Genesis 3:15 And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed. He will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.” Isaiah 14:12-15 How you have fallen from heaven, O day star, son of the dawn! You have been cut down to the ground, O destroyer of nations. / You said in your heart: “I will ascend to the heavens; I will raise my throne above the stars of God. I will sit on the mount of assembly, in the far reaches of the north. / I will ascend above the tops of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.” ... Ezekiel 28:12-17 “Son of man, take up a lament for the king of Tyre and tell him that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘You were the seal of perfection, full of wisdom and perfect in beauty. / You were in Eden, the garden of God. Every kind of precious stone adorned you: ruby, topaz, and diamond, beryl, onyx, and jasper, sapphire, turquoise, and emerald. Your mountings and settings were crafted in gold, prepared on the day of your creation. / You were anointed as a guardian cherub, for I had ordained you. You were on the holy mountain of God; you walked among the fiery stones. ... Daniel 10:13 However, the prince of the kingdom of Persia opposed me for twenty-one days. Then Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, for I had been left there with the kings of Persia. Zechariah 3:1-2 Then the angel showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, with Satan standing at his right hand to accuse him. / And the LORD said to Satan: “The LORD rebukes you, Satan! Indeed, the LORD, who has chosen Jerusalem, rebukes you! Is not this man a firebrand snatched from the fire?” Matthew 4:10 “Away from Me, Satan!” Jesus told him. “For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve Him only.’” John 12:31 Now judgment is upon this world; now the prince of this world will be cast out. Romans 16:20 The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Treasury of Scripture If Satan also be divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? because you say that I cast out devils through Beelzebub. Satan. Matthew 12:26 And if Satan cast out Satan, he is divided against himself; how shall then his kingdom stand? ye say. Luke 11:15 But some of them said, He casteth out devils through Beelzebub the chief of the devils. 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… 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! … Jump to Previous Adversary Baal-Zebul Beelzeboul Beelzebub Beelzebul Be-El'zebul Cast Casting Claim Conflict Demons Devils Divided Drive Engaged Evil Expel Fierce Forth Help Kingdom Power Really Satan Spirits Stand Subsist WarJump to Next Adversary Baal-Zebul Beelzeboul Beelzebub Beelzebul Be-El'zebul Cast Casting Claim Conflict Demons Devils Divided Drive Engaged Evil Expel Fierce Forth Help Kingdom Power Really Satan Spirits Stand Subsist WarLuke 11 1. Jesus teaches us to pray, and that instantly;11. assuring us that God will give all good things to those who ask him. 14. He, casting out a demon, rebukes the blasphemous Pharisees; 27. and shows who are blessed; 29. preaches to the people; 37. and reprimands the outward show of holiness. If Satan also is divided against himself This phrase begins with a conditional statement, "If Satan also is divided against himself," which implies a hypothetical situation. The Greek word for "Satan" is "Σατανᾶς" (Satanas), meaning "adversary" or "accuser." In the context of first-century Judaism, Satan was understood as the ultimate adversary of God and His people. The idea of Satan being divided against himself suggests internal conflict or self-destruction, which is contrary to the nature of a kingdom or entity that seeks to maintain power and influence. Historically, kingdoms or organizations that experience internal division often face collapse or significant weakening. Jesus uses this logic to refute the accusation that He casts out demons by the power of Beelzebul, another name for Satan. how can his kingdom stand? For you say that I drive out demons by Beelzebul Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Ifεἰ (ei) Conjunction Strong's 1487: If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. Satan Σατανᾶς (Satanas) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 4567: An adversary, Satan. Of Chaldee origin corresponding to ma'bad; the accuser, i.e. The devil. is divided διεμερίσθη (diemeristhē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1266: To divide up into parts, break up; I distribute. From dia and merizo; to partition thoroughly. against ἐφ’ (eph’) Preposition Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at. himself, ἑαυτὸν (heauton) Reflexive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1438: Himself, herself, itself. how πῶς (pōs) Adverb Strong's 4459: Adverb from the base of pou; an interrogative particle of manner; in what way?; also as exclamation, how much! {can} his αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. kingdom βασιλεία (basileia) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 932: From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm. stand? σταθήσεται (stathēsetai) Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2476: A prolonged form of a primary stao stah'-o; to stand, used in various applications. After all, ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. you say that λέγετε (legete) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. I με (me) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. drive out ἐκβάλλειν (ekballein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strong's 1544: To throw (cast, put) out; I banish; I bring forth, produce. From ek and ballo; to eject. demons δαιμόνια (daimonia) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 1140: An evil-spirit, demon; a heathen deity. Neuter of a derivative of daimon; a d?Monic being; by extension a deity. by ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. Beelzebul. Βεελζεβοὺλ (Beelzeboul) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 954: Beelzebul, a name of Satan, the chief of evil spirits. Of Chaldee origin; dung-god; Beelzebul, a name of Satan. 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