Luke 11:18

18 So if Satan also is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? For you say [that] I expel demons by Beelzebul.

Luke 11:18 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 11:18

And if Satan also be divided against himself, how shall
his kingdom stand?
&c.] This is the accommodation of the above parables, or proverbial sentences; suggesting, that Satan must be against himself, if what the Pharisees said was true; and consequently, his kingdom and government, could not long subsist:

because ye say that I cast out devils through Beelzebub;
which is all one as to say, that Satan is divided against himself, which is not reasonable to suppose; (See Gill on Matthew 12:26) and (See Gill on Mark 3:26).

Luke 11:18 In-Context

16 And others, [in order to] test [him], were demanding from him a sign from heaven.

17 But he, knowing their thoughts, said to them, "Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste, and {a divided household} falls.

18 So if Satan also is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? For you say [that] I expel demons by Beelzebul.

19 But if I expel demons by Beelzebul, by whom do your sons expel [them]? For this [reason] they will be your judges!

20 But if I expel demons by the finger of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you!