Matthew 12:28

28 But if I use the power of God's Spirit to force out demons, 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 And if Satan forces out himself, then Satan is divided against himself, and his kingdom will not continue.
27 You say that I use the power of Beelzebul to force out demons. If that is true, then what power do your people use to force out demons? So they will be your judges.
28 But if I use the power of God's Spirit to force out demons, then the kingdom of God has come to you.
29 "If anyone wants to enter a strong person's house and steal his things, he must first tie up the strong person. Then he can steal the things from the house.
30 "Whoever is not with me is against me. Whoever does not work with me is working against me.
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