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At that time a demoniac was brought to Him, blind and dumb; and He cured him, so that the dumb man could speak and see.
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And the crowds of people were all filled with amazement and said, "Can this be the Son of David?"
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The Pharisees heard it and said, "This man only expels demons by the power of Baal-zebul, the Prince of demons."
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Knowing their thoughts He said to them, "Every kingdom in which civil war has raged suffers desolation; and every city or house in which there is internal strife will be brought low.
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And if Satan is expelling Satan, he has begun to make war on himself: how therefore shall his kingdom last?
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And if it is by Baal-zebul's power that I expel the demons, by whose power do your disciples expel them? They therefore shall be your judges.
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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.
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Again, how can any one enter the house of a strong man and carry off his goods, unless first of all he masters and secures the strong man: then he will ransack his house.
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"The man who is not with me is against me, and he who is not gathering with me is scattering abroad.
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This is why I tell you that men may find forgiveness for every other sin and impious word, but that for impious speaking against the Holy Spirit they shall find no forgiveness.
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And whoever shall speak against the Son of Man may obtain forgiveness; but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit, neither in this nor in the coming age shall he obtain forgiveness."