A House Divided
14 Now He was driving out a demon that was mute. When the demon came out, the man who had been mute, spoke, and the crowds were amazed.
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But some of them said, "He drives out demons by Beelzebul, the ruler of the demons!"
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And others, as a test, were demanding of Him a sign from heaven.
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Knowing their thoughts, He told them: "Every kingdom divided against itself is headed for destruction, and a house divided against itself falls.
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If Satan also is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? For you say I drive out demons by Beelzebul.
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And if I drive out demons by Beelzebul, who is it your sons drive them out by? For this reason they will be your judges.
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If I drive out demons by the finger of God, then the kingdom of God has come to you.
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When a strong man, fully armed, guards his estate, his possessions are secure.
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But when one stronger than he attacks and overpowers him, he takes from him all his weapons , the armor and weapons of a foot soldier; Eph 6:11 , 13 he trusted in, and divides up his plunder.
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Anyone who is not with Me is against Me, and anyone who does not gather with Me scatters.