Mark 3:24

24 If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.

Mark 3:24 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
24 And if a kingdom be divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.
English Standard Version (ESV)
24 If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.
New Living Translation (NLT)
24 “A kingdom divided by civil war will collapse.
The Message Bible (MSG)
24 A constantly squabbling family disintegrates. If Satan were fighting Satan, there soon wouldn't be any Satan left.
American Standard Version (ASV)
24 And if a kingdom be divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
24 If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot last.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
24 If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
24 If a kingdom fights against itself, it can't stand.

Mark 3:24 Meaning and Commentary

Mark 3:24

And if a kingdom be divided against itself
Any of the kingdoms of this world, and the kingdom of "Satan":

that kingdom cannot stand:
not long; its internal broils and divisions will, soon bring it to desolation; (See Gill on Matthew 12:25).

Mark 3:24 In-Context

22 And the teachers of the law who came down from Jerusalem said, “He is possessed by Beelzebul! By the prince of demons he is driving out demons.”
23 So Jesus called them over to him and began to speak to them in parables: “How can Satan drive out Satan?
24 If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.
25 If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand.
26 And if Satan opposes himself and is divided, he cannot stand; his end has come.
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