Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But if it is by the Spirit of God that I drive out demons, then the kingdom of God has come upon you. New Living Translation But if I am casting out demons by the Spirit of God, then the Kingdom of God has arrived among you. English Standard Version But if it is by the Spirit of God that I cast out demons, then the kingdom of God has come upon you. Berean Standard Bible But if I drive out demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you. Berean Literal Bible But if I cast out demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you. King James Bible But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come unto you. New King James Version But if I cast out demons by the Spirit of God, surely the kingdom of God has come upon you. New American Standard Bible But if I cast out the demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you. NASB 1995 “But if I cast out demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you. NASB 1977 “But if I cast out demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you. Legacy Standard Bible But if I cast out demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you. Amplified Bible But if it is by the Spirit of God that I cast out the demons, then the kingdom of God has come upon you [before you expected it]. Christian Standard Bible If I drive out demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you. Holman Christian Standard Bible If I drive out demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has come to you. American Standard Version But if I by the Spirit of God cast out demons, then is the kingdom of God come upon you. Contemporary English Version But when I force out demons by the power of God's Spirit, it proves that God's kingdom has already come to you. English Revised Version But if I by the Spirit of God cast out devils, then is the kingdom of God come upon you. GOD'S WORD® Translation But if I force demons out with the help of God's Spirit, then the kingdom of God has come to you. Good News Translation No, it is not Beelzebul, but God's Spirit, who gives me the power to drive out demons, which proves that the Kingdom of God has already come upon you. International Standard Version But if I drive out demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has come to you. Majority Standard Bible But if I drive out demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you. NET Bible But if I cast out demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has already overtaken you. New Heart English Bible But if I by the Spirit of God cast out demons, then the Kingdom of God has come upon you. Webster's Bible Translation But if I cast out demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come to you. Weymouth New Testament But if it is by the power of the Spirit of God that I expel the demons, it is evident that the Kingdom of God has come upon you. World English Bible But if I by the Spirit of God cast out demons, then God’s Kingdom has come upon you. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBut if I, by the Spirit of God, cast out the demons, then the Kingdom of God has already come to you. Berean Literal Bible But if I cast out demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you. Young's Literal Translation 'But if I, by the Spirit of God, do cast out the demons, then come already unto you did the reign of God. Smith's Literal Translation But if I, by the Spirit of God, cast out demons, the kingdom of God has come before hand upon you. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut if I by the Spirit of God cast out devils, then is the kingdom of God come upon you. Catholic Public Domain Version But if I cast out demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has arrived among you. New American Bible But if it is by the Spirit of God that I drive out demons, then the kingdom of God has come upon you. New Revised Standard Version But if it is by the Spirit of God that I cast out demons, then the kingdom of God has come to you. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has come near to you. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And if I am casting out demons by The Spirit of God, the Kingdom of God has come near to you. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentBut if I cast out demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has already come upon you. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament But if I by the Spirit of God cast out the devils, then truly the kingdom of God is come unto you. Mace New Testament but if I exorcize devils by the spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is set up among you. Weymouth New Testament But if it is by the power of the Spirit of God that I expel the demons, it is evident that the Kingdom of God has come upon you. Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A House Divided…27And if I drive out demons by Beelzebul, by whom do your sons drive them out? So then, they will be your judges. 28But if I drive out demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you. 29Or again, how can anyone enter a strong man’s house and steal his possessions, unless he first ties up the strong man? Then he can plunder his house.… Cross References Luke 11:20 But if I drive out demons by the finger of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you. Mark 3:27 Indeed, no one can enter a strong man’s house to steal his possessions unless he first ties up the strong man. Then he can plunder his house. Matthew 10:7-8 As you go, preach this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven is near.’ / Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give. Matthew 4:17 From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.” Luke 10:9 Heal the sick who are there and tell them, ‘The kingdom of God is near you.’ John 3:5 Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit. Romans 14:17 For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. 1 Corinthians 4:20 For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power. Colossians 1:13 He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of His beloved Son, Hebrews 2:4 and was affirmed by God through signs, wonders, various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to His will. Acts 10:38 how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him. Isaiah 61:1 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners, Daniel 2:44 In the days of those kings, the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed, nor will it be left to another people. It will shatter all these kingdoms and bring them to an end, but will itself stand forever. Exodus 8:19 “This is the finger of God,” the magicians said to Pharaoh. But Pharaoh’s heart was hardened, and he would not listen to them, just as the LORD had said. Isaiah 11:2 The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD. Treasury of Scripture But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come to you. I cast. Matthew 12:18 Behold my servant, whom I have chosen; my beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my spirit upon him, and he shall shew judgment to the Gentiles. Mark 16:17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; Luke 11:20 But if I with the finger of God cast out devils, no doubt the kingdom of God is come upon you. then. Matthew 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Matthew 21:31,43 Whether of them twain did the will of his father? They say unto him, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you… Isaiah 9:6,7 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace… Jump to Previous Already Cast Demons Devils Drive Evident Evil Expel Indeed Kingdom Power Reign Spirit SpiritsJump to Next Already Cast Demons Devils Drive Evident Evil Expel Indeed Kingdom Power Reign Spirit SpiritsMatthew 12 1. Jesus reproves the blindness of the Pharisees concerning the Sabbath,3. by scripture, 9. by reason, 13. and by a miracle. 22. He heals a man possessed that was blind and mute; 24. and confronting the absurd charge of casting out demons by Beelzebub, 32. he shows that blasphemy against the Holy Spirit shall never be forgiven. 36. Account shall be made of idle words. 38. He rebukes the unfaithful, who seek after a sign, 46. and shows who is his brother, sister, and mother. But if I drive out demons This phrase begins with a conditional "if," suggesting a logical argument. The Greek word for "drive out" is "ἐκβάλλω" (ekballō), which means to cast out or expel. In the context of Jesus' ministry, this action is not merely a demonstration of power but a sign of divine authority. The act of driving out demons signifies a direct confrontation with evil, showcasing Jesus' authority over spiritual forces. Historically, exorcism was a recognized practice in Jewish tradition, but Jesus' method and authority were unparalleled, emphasizing His divine nature. by the Spirit of God then the kingdom of God has come upon you "In faithful hearts thou writ'st thy law, The finger of God's hand;" and it obviously connects itself with the older language which describes the Ten Commandments as written on the two tables of stone with "the finger of God" (Exodus 31:18). Then the kingdom of God is come unto you.--The word describes a coming suddenly, unlooked for, sooner than men expected. The argument may be briefly formulated thus:--The work was confessedly superhuman, either from the power of Satan or that of God, but the former hypothesis was excluded by the reasoning of Matthew 12:25-27; the latter was therefore the only explanation. But if so, if Jesus gave proof that He was thus filled with the power of the Spirit to heal and save, then He was what He claimed to be, the Head of the divine kingdom. That kingdom had burst upon men unawares. . . . Verse 28. - The argument continues: "But if this be so (I say nothing about your disciples, but speak only of my own works) - if I really cast out devils by God's help, this shows such a strange putting forth of God's strength that it can mean nothing else but the coming of the Messianic kingdom." Observe that this could not be affirmed from the success of the Pharisees' disciples, for with them expulsion of devils, even if it were real, was, as it were, accidental, standing in no close connexion with their work (cf. Matthew 7:22, note). Besides, they did not, as our Lord did, claim to be the Messiah, and to inaugurate the kingdom. But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God; but if I by the Spirit of God, etc. (Revised Version). The chief emphasis lies on by the Spirit of God, and there is a secondary emphasis on J, as compared with "your sons." Observe the absence of the article in ἐν πνεύματι Θεοῦ; contrast vers. 31, 32, and comp. Matthew 1:18, note. Luke has, "by the finger of God," a term used to designate God's power as put forth upon nature (Exodus 8:19; Exodus 31:18; cf. Psalm 8:3). Then. Little as you think it (ἄρα); cf. Luke 11:48. The kingdom of God. In contrast to Satan's kingdom (ver. 26). Is come (ἔφθασαεν: praevenit, Codex Brixianus; cf. Wordsworth and White's Vulgate). This may mean(1) it has come sooner than you expected, it has got the start of you (cf. 1 Thessalonians 4:15); or (2) it has actually come as far as you, it has arrived. This latter sense seems to be more in accordance with Hellenistic usage (cf. Philippians 3:16; 1 Thessalonians 2:16). Unto you; upon you (Revised Version), ἐφ ὑμᾶς. Greek Butδὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. if εἰ (ei) Conjunction Strong's 1487: If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. I ἐγὼ (egō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. drive out ἐκβάλλω (ekballō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular 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. [the] Spirit Πνεύματι (Pneumati) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular Strong's 4151: Wind, breath, spirit. of God, Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. then ἄρα (ara) Conjunction Strong's 686: Then, therefore, since. Probably from airo; a particle denoting an inference more or less decisive. the ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. kingdom βασιλεία (basileia) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 932: From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm. of God Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. has come ἔφθασεν (ephthasen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 5348: Apparently a primary verb; to be beforehand, i.e. Anticipate or precede; by extension, to have arrived at. upon ἐφ’ (eph’) Preposition Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at. you. ὑμᾶς (hymas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. 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