Matthew 12:28

28 But if I force demons out with the help of God's Spirit, then the kingdom of God 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 forces Satan out, he is divided against himself. How, then, can his kingdom last?
27 If I force demons out of people with the help of Beelzebul, who helps your followers force them out? That's why they will be your judges.
28 But if I force demons out with the help of God's Spirit, then the kingdom of God has come to you.
29 How can anyone go into a strong man's house and steal his property? First he must tie up the strong man. Then he can go through his house and steal his property.
30 "Whoever isn't with me is against me. Whoever doesn't gather with me scatters.
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