Matthew 12:28

28 But suppose I drive out demons by the Spirit of God. Then God's kingdom has come to you.

Matthew 12:28 Meaning and Commentary

Matthew 12:28

But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God
As it was certain he did, from the nature, use, and design of such miracles; and it could not be reasonably thought, that Satan would assist in what was so very opposite to his kingdom and interest, and was so serviceable to the cause and glory of Christ. All the three persons had an hand in the miracles of the Messiah; they were done by Christ, in his Father's name, and by the power of the Spirit of God; from which the following inference may be justly deduced,

then the kingdom of God is come unto you:
meaning, either the Messiah himself; or rather, his kingdom, the Gospel dispensation, which both Christ and John had declared to be at hand; of which the performing of miracles, particularly the casting out of devils, whereby the kingdom of Satan was so much weakened, was a clear proof.

Matthew 12:28 In-Context

26 If Satan drives out Satan, he fights against himself. Then how can his kingdom stand?
27 You say I drive out demons by the power of Beelzebub. Then by whose power do your people drive them out? So then, they will be your judges.
28 But suppose I drive out demons by the Spirit of God. Then God's kingdom has come to you.
29 "Or think about this. How can you enter a strong man's house and just take what the man owns? You must first tie him up. Then you can rob his house.
30 "Anyone who is not with me is against me. Anyone who does not gather sheep with me scatters them.
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