But he, knowing their thoughts, said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation. A house divided against itself falls.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Luke 11:17 in context
Luke 11:14–20
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He was casting out a demon, and it was mute. When the demon had gone out, the mute man spoke; and the multitudes marveled.
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Others, testing him, sought from him a sign from heaven.
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But he, knowing their thoughts, said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation. A house divided against itself falls.
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If Satan also is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? For you say that I cast out demons by Beelzebul.
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But if I cast out demons by Beelzebul, by whom do your children cast them out? Therefore they will be your judges.
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But if I by God’s finger cast out demons, then God’s Kingdom has come to you.
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