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I say this because you claim that I drive out demons by Beelzebul. <a href="/nlt/luke/11.htm">New Living Translation</a> You say I am empowered by Satan. But if Satan is divided and fighting against himself, how can his kingdom survive? <a href="/esv/luke/11.htm">English Standard Version</a> And if Satan also is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? For you say that I cast out demons by Beelzebul. <a href="/bsb/luke/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> If Satan is divided against himself, how can his kingdom stand? After all, you say that I drive out demons by Beelzebul. <a href="/blb/luke/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And if Satan also is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? For you say I cast out the demons by Beelzebul. <a href="/kjv/luke/11.htm">King James Bible</a> If Satan also be divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? because ye say that I cast out devils through Beelzebub. <a href="/nkjv/luke/11.htm">New King James Version</a> If Satan also is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? Because you say I cast out demons by Beelzebub. <a href="/nasb_/luke/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And if Satan also has been divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? For you claim that I cast out the demons by Beelzebul. <a href="/nasb/luke/11.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220If Satan also is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? For you say that I cast out demons by Beelzebul. <a href="/nasb77/luke/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And if Satan also is divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? For you say that I cast out demons by Beelzebul. <a href="/lsb/luke/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But if Satan also is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? For you say that I cast out demons by Beelzebul. <a href="/amp/luke/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a> If Satan also is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand and continue to survive? For you are saying that I drive out demons by [the power of] Beelzebul. <a href="/csb/luke/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> If Satan also is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? For you say I drive out demons by Beelzebul. <a href="/hcsb/luke/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> If Satan also is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? For you say I drive out demons by Beelzebul. <a href="/asv/luke/11.htm">American Standard Version</a> And if Satan also is divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? because ye say that I cast out demons by Beelzebub. <a href="/cev/luke/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> If Satan fights against himself, how can his kingdom last? Yet you say that I force out demons by the power of Beelzebul. <a href="/erv/luke/11.htm">English Revised Version</a> And if Satan also is divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? because ye say that I cast out devils by Beelzebub. <a href="/gwt/luke/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Now, if Satan is divided against himself, how can his kingdom last? I say this because you say Beelzebul helps me force demons out of people. <a href="/gnt/luke/11.htm">Good News Translation</a> So if Satan's kingdom has groups fighting each other, how can it last? You say that I drive out demons because Beelzebul gives me the power to do so. <a href="/isv/luke/11.htm">International Standard Version</a> Now, if Satan is divided against himself, how can his kingdom last? After all, you say that I drive out demons by Beelzebul. <a href="/msb/luke/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> If Satan is divided against himself, how can his kingdom stand? After all, you say that I drive out demons by Beelzebul. <a href="/net/luke/11.htm">NET Bible</a> So if Satan too is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? I ask you this because you claim that I cast out demons by Beelzebul. <a href="/nheb/luke/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> If Satan also is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? For you say that I cast out demons by Beelzebul. <a href="/wbt/luke/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> If Satan also is divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? because ye say that I cast out demons through Beelzebub. <a href="/wey/luke/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And if Satan really has engaged in fierce conflict with himself, how shall his kingdom stand?--because you say that I expel demons by the power of Baal-zebul. <a href="/web/luke/11.htm">World English Bible</a> If Satan also is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? For you say that I cast out demons by Beelzebul. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and if Satan was also divided against himself, how will his kingdom be made to stand? For you say by Beelzebul is My casting forth the demons, <a href="/blb/luke/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And if Satan also is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? For you say I cast out the demons by Beelzebul. <a href="/ylt/luke/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and if also the Adversary against himself was divided, how shall his kingdom be made to stand? for ye say, by Beelzeboul is my casting forth the demons. <a href="/slt/luke/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And if Satan also be divided against himself, how should his kingdom stand? for ye say by Beelzebul I cast out demons.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And if Satan also be divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? because you say, that through Beelzebub I cast out devils. <a href="/cpdv/luke/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> So then, if Satan is also divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? For you say that it is by Beelzebub that I cast out demons. <a href="/nabre/luke/11.htm">New American Bible</a> And if Satan is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? For you say that it is by Beelzebul that I drive out demons. <a href="/nrsvce/luke/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> If Satan also is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? —for you say that I cast out the demons by Beelzebul.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And if Satan is divided against himself, how can his kingdom survive? And yet you say I am casting out devils through Beelzebub. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/11.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And if Satan is divided against himself, how will his Kingdom stand?; for you say that by Beelzebub I cast out devils.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/11.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> If Satan be divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? For you say, that I cast out demons by Beelzebul. <a href="/godbey/luke/11.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>And if Satan were indeed divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? Because you say I am casting out demons through Beelzebul.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/luke/11.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And if Satan also be divided against himself, how shall his kingdom be established? because ye say, that I cast out devils by Beelzebub. <a href="/mace/luke/11.htm">Mace New Testament</a> so if satan be divided against himself, how can his kingdom subsist? <a href="/wey/luke/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And if Satan really has engaged in fierce conflict with himself, how shall his kingdom stand?--because you say that I expel demons by the power of Baal-zebul. <a href="/worrell/luke/11.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>And, if Satan also were divided against himself, how would his kingdom stand? because ye say that by Beelzebub I am casting out the demons!<Fr> <a href="/worsley/luke/11.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>how shall his kingdom stand? because ye say, that I cast out demons by Beelzebub.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/luke/11-18.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=4603" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/11.htm">A House Divided</a> …17Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself will be laid waste, and a house divided against a house will fall. 18<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/1487.htm" title="1487: ei (Conj) -- If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.">If</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4567.htm" title="4567: Satanas (N-NMS) -- An adversary, Satan. Of Chaldee origin corresponding to ma'bad; the accuser, i.e. The devil.">Satan</a> <a href="/greek/1266.htm" title="1266: diemeristhē (V-AIP-3S) -- To divide up into parts, break up; I distribute. From dia and merizo; to partition thoroughly.">is divided</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: eph’ (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">against</a> <a href="/greek/1438.htm" title="1438: heauton (RefPro-AM3S) -- Himself, herself, itself. ">himself,</a> <a href="/greek/4459.htm" title="4459: pōs (Adv) -- Adverb from the base of pou; an interrogative particle of manner; in what way?; also as exclamation, how much!">how</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">can his</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/932.htm" title="932: basileia (N-NFS) -- From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm.">kingdom</a> <a href="/greek/2476.htm" title="2476: stathēsetai (V-FIP-3S) -- A prolonged form of a primary stao stah'-o; to stand, used in various applications.">stand?</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">After all,</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legete (V-PIA-2P) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">you say that</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: me (PPro-A1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">I</a> <a href="/greek/1544.htm" title="1544: ekballein (V-PNA) -- To throw (cast, put) out; I banish; I bring forth, produce. From ek and ballo; to eject.">drive out</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1140.htm" title="1140: daimonia (N-ANP) -- An evil-spirit, demon; a heathen deity. Neuter of a derivative of daimon; a d?Monic being; by extension a deity.">demons</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">by</a> <a href="/greek/954.htm" title="954: Beelzeboul (N-DMS) -- Beelzebul, a name of Satan, the chief of evil spirits. Of Chaldee origin; dung-god; Beelzebul, a name of Satan.">Beelzebul.</a> 19And if I drive out demons by Beelzebul, by whom do your sons drive them out? So then, they will be your judges.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/12-25.htm">Matthew 12:25-26</a> Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself will be laid waste, and every city or household divided against itself will not stand. / If Satan drives out Satan, he is divided against himself. How then can his kingdom stand? <a href="/mark/3-23.htm">Mark 3:23-26</a> So Jesus called them together and began to speak to them in parables: “How can Satan drive out Satan? / If a kingdom is divided against itself, it cannot stand. / If a house is divided against itself, it cannot stand. ... <a href="/john/8-44.htm">John 8:44</a> You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out his desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, refusing to uphold the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, because he is a liar and the father of lies. <a href="/revelation/12-7.htm">Revelation 12:7-9</a> Then a war broke out in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. / But the dragon was not strong enough, and no longer was any place found in heaven for him and his angels. / And the great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him. <a href="/2_corinthians/6-15.htm">2 Corinthians 6:15</a> What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever? <a href="/ephesians/6-12.htm">Ephesians 6:12</a> For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. <a href="/1_john/3-8.htm">1 John 3:8</a> The one who practices sin is of the devil, because the devil has been sinning from the very start. This is why the Son of God was revealed, to destroy the works of the devil. <a href="/genesis/3-15.htm">Genesis 3:15</a> And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed. He will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.” <a href="/isaiah/14-12.htm">Isaiah 14:12-15</a> How you have fallen from heaven, O day star, son of the dawn! You have been cut down to the ground, O destroyer of nations. / You said in your heart: “I will ascend to the heavens; I will raise my throne above the stars of God. I will sit on the mount of assembly, in the far reaches of the north. / I will ascend above the tops of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.” ... <a href="/ezekiel/28-12.htm">Ezekiel 28:12-17</a> “Son of man, take up a lament for the king of Tyre and tell him that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘You were the seal of perfection, full of wisdom and perfect in beauty. / You were in Eden, the garden of God. Every kind of precious stone adorned you: ruby, topaz, and diamond, beryl, onyx, and jasper, sapphire, turquoise, and emerald. Your mountings and settings were crafted in gold, prepared on the day of your creation. / You were anointed as a guardian cherub, for I had ordained you. You were on the holy mountain of God; you walked among the fiery stones. ... <a href="/daniel/10-13.htm">Daniel 10:13</a> However, the prince of the kingdom of Persia opposed me for twenty-one days. Then Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, for I had been left there with the kings of Persia. <a href="/zechariah/3-1.htm">Zechariah 3:1-2</a> Then the angel showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, with Satan standing at his right hand to accuse him. / And the LORD said to Satan: “The LORD rebukes you, Satan! Indeed, the LORD, who has chosen Jerusalem, rebukes you! Is not this man a firebrand snatched from the fire?” <a href="/matthew/4-10.htm">Matthew 4:10</a> “Away from Me, Satan!” Jesus told him. “For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve Him only.’” <a href="/john/12-31.htm">John 12:31</a> Now judgment is upon this world; now the prince of this world will be cast out. <a href="/romans/16-20.htm">Romans 16:20</a> The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>If Satan also be divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? because you say that I cast out devils through Beelzebub.Satan.<a href="/matthew/12-26.htm">Matthew 12:26</a> And if Satan cast out Satan, he is divided against himself; how shall then his kingdom stand?ye say.<a href="/luke/11-15.htm">Luke 11:15</a> But some of them said, He casteth out devils through Beelzebub the chief of the devils.<a href="/matthew/12-31.htm">Matthew 12:31-34</a> Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men… <a href="/james/3-5.htm">James 3:5-8</a> Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth! … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/10-18.htm">Adversary</a> <a href="/luke/11-15.htm">Baal-Zebul</a> <a href="/luke/11-15.htm">Beelzeboul</a> <a href="/luke/11-15.htm">Beelzebub</a> <a href="/luke/11-15.htm">Beelzebul</a> <a href="/luke/11-15.htm">Be-El'zebul</a> <a href="/luke/11-15.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/luke/11-14.htm">Casting</a> <a href="/jeremiah/23-38.htm">Claim</a> <a href="/zechariah/14-3.htm">Conflict</a> <a href="/luke/11-15.htm">Demons</a> <a href="/luke/11-15.htm">Devils</a> <a href="/luke/11-17.htm">Divided</a> <a href="/luke/9-40.htm">Drive</a> <a href="/luke/3-14.htm">Engaged</a> <a href="/luke/11-15.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/luke/9-49.htm">Expel</a> <a href="/mark/4-37.htm">Fierce</a> <a href="/luke/11-15.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/luke/10-40.htm">Help</a> <a href="/luke/11-17.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/luke/11-15.htm">Power</a> <a href="/luke/10-42.htm">Really</a> <a href="/luke/10-18.htm">Satan</a> <a href="/luke/11-15.htm">Spirits</a> <a href="/luke/9-47.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/mark/3-26.htm">Subsist</a> <a href="/luke/11-17.htm">War</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/12-58.htm">Adversary</a> <a href="/luke/11-19.htm">Baal-Zebul</a> <a href="/luke/11-19.htm">Beelzeboul</a> <a href="/luke/11-19.htm">Beelzebub</a> <a href="/luke/11-19.htm">Beelzebul</a> <a href="/luke/11-19.htm">Be-El'zebul</a> <a href="/luke/11-19.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/luke/21-1.htm">Casting</a> <a href="/john/4-20.htm">Claim</a> <a href="/luke/22-44.htm">Conflict</a> <a href="/luke/11-19.htm">Demons</a> <a href="/luke/11-19.htm">Devils</a> <a href="/luke/12-52.htm">Divided</a> <a href="/luke/11-19.htm">Drive</a> <a href="/luke/22-5.htm">Engaged</a> <a href="/luke/11-19.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/luke/11-19.htm">Expel</a> <a href="/luke/23-5.htm">Fierce</a> <a href="/luke/11-19.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/luke/11-19.htm">Help</a> <a href="/luke/11-20.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/luke/11-19.htm">Power</a> <a href="/luke/24-34.htm">Really</a> <a href="/luke/13-16.htm">Satan</a> <a href="/luke/11-19.htm">Spirits</a> <a href="/luke/11-32.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-8.htm">Subsist</a> <a href="/luke/11-22.htm">War</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 11</div>1. <a href="/luke/11-1.htm">Jesus teaches us to pray, and that instantly;</a> 11. <a href="/luke/11-11.htm">assuring us that God will give all good things to those who ask him.</a> 14. <a href="/luke/11-14.htm">He, casting out a demon, rebukes the blasphemous Pharisees;</a> 27. <a href="/luke/11-27.htm">and shows who are blessed;</a> 29. <a href="/luke/11-29.htm">preaches to the people;</a> 37. <a href="/luke/11-37.htm">and reprimands the outward show of holiness.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/11.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/11.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>If Satan is divided against himself, This phrase highlights the logical inconsistency in the accusation against Jesus. In the biblical context, Satan is often depicted as the adversary, the one who opposes God's work (<a href="/job/1-6.htm">Job 1:6-12</a>, <a href="/zechariah/3.htm">Zechariah 3:1-2</a>). The idea of division within Satan's ranks would imply a weakening of his power, which contradicts the notion of a strong, unified force of evil. Historically, division within a kingdom or organization often leads to its downfall, as seen in various biblical accounts such as the division of Israel into the northern and southern kingdoms (1 Kings 12).how can his kingdom stand? This rhetorical question emphasizes the absurdity of the claim that Jesus is casting out demons by Satan's power. A kingdom divided against itself is destined to fall, as seen in the fall of empires and nations throughout history. Theologically, this underscores the unity and singular purpose of God's kingdom in contrast to the chaos and disorder of Satan's realm. The imagery of a kingdom is used throughout scripture to describe both God's reign and the opposing forces of evil (<a href="/daniel/2-44.htm">Daniel 2:44</a>, <a href="/matthew/12-25.htm">Matthew 12:25</a>).After all, you say that I drive out demons by Beelzebul. Beelzebul, often identified with Satan, is a name that carries connotations of idolatry and false gods (<a href="/2_kings/1-2.htm">2 Kings 1:2-3</a>). The accusation reflects the cultural and religious tensions of the time, where Jesus' miraculous works were met with skepticism and hostility by some religious leaders. This charge against Jesus is a reflection of the spiritual blindness and hard-heartedness that he often encountered (<a href="/john/9-39.htm">John 9:39-41</a>). Theologically, this accusation is a direct challenge to Jesus' divine authority and mission, which he consistently demonstrated through his teachings and miracles (<a href="/matthew/9-32.htm">Matthew 9:32-34</a>, <a href="/mark/3-22.htm">Mark 3:22-27</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> - The central figure in this passage, Jesus is addressing the accusations made against Him by some of the people. 2. <a href="/topical/s/satan.htm">Satan</a> - Referred to as the adversary, whose kingdom is being discussed in terms of division and unity. 3. <a href="/topical/b/beelzebul.htm">Beelzebul</a> - A name used for a demonic figure, often associated with Satan, whom the accusers claim Jesus is using to drive out demons. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_crowd.htm">The Crowd</a> - The people who are witnessing Jesus' miracles and are divided in their opinions about His power and authority. 5. <a href="/topical/d/demons.htm">Demons</a> - Spiritual beings that Jesus is casting out, demonstrating His authority over the spiritual realm.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_the_kingdom.htm">Unity in the Kingdom</a> Just as a divided kingdom cannot stand, the Church must remain united in Christ to effectively advance His kingdom. <a href="/topical/d/discernment_of_spirits.htm">Discernment of Spirits</a> Believers are called to discern the source of spiritual power, recognizing that true authority comes from God. <a href="/topical/a/authority_of_christ.htm">Authority of Christ</a> Jesus' ability to cast out demons demonstrates His supreme authority over all spiritual forces. <a href="/topical/l/logical_consistency.htm">Logical Consistency</a> Jesus uses logical reasoning to refute false accusations, teaching us the importance of sound reasoning in defending our faith. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a> Understanding the reality of spiritual warfare equips believers to stand firm in their faith and resist the enemy.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 11</a> <a href="/q/which_bible_verses_support_exorcism.htm">What Bible verses support Christian exorcism practices?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_evil_persist_if_satan's_power_ended.htm">Hebrews 2:14 claims Jesus's death destroyed Satan's power--why does evil still thrive if Satan's power was truly nullified?</a> <a href="/q/is_there_historical_proof_of_queen's_divine_wisdom.htm">In Luke 11:31, is there credible historical evidence affirming that the Queen of the South recognized a divine wisdom comparable to, or foreshadowing, that of Jesus?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_angels.htm">What does the Bible say about angels?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 18. - If Satan also be divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? because ye say that I cast out devils through Beelzebub. Throughout this argument Jesus assumes the existence of a kingdom of evil, all armed and thoroughly organized to carry out its dread purposes. He concedes, too, in language which admits of no questioning, the existence of a chief of this evil confederacy. Throughout his reply, the Master, while carefully bearing in mind the ability and skill of his enemies who had suggested this questioning to the people, addresses himself to the common sense of the mixed multitude who were present on this occasion. The argument is perfectly simple. It is not thinkable that the prince of evil would fight against himself, which he would be doing if he put such mighty weapons into Jesus' hands. <a href="/commentaries/luke/11-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>If εἰ (ei) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1487.htm">Strong's 1487: </a> If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. Satan Σατανᾶς (Satanas) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4567.htm">Strong's 4567: </a> An adversary, Satan. Of Chaldee origin corresponding to ma'bad; the accuser, i.e. The devil. is divided διεμερίσθη (diemeristhē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1266.htm">Strong's 1266: </a> To divide up into parts, break up; I distribute. From dia and merizo; to partition thoroughly. against ἐφ’ (eph’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. himself, ἑαυτὸν (heauton) Reflexive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1438.htm">Strong's 1438: </a> Himself, herself, itself. how πῶς (pōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_4459.htm">Strong's 4459: </a> Adverb from the base of pou; an interrogative particle of manner; in what way?; also as exclamation, how much! {can} his αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. kingdom βασιλεία (basileia) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_932.htm">Strong's 932: </a> From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm. stand? σταθήσεται (stathēsetai) Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2476.htm">Strong's 2476: </a> A prolonged form of a primary stao stah'-o; to stand, used in various applications. After all, ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. you say that λέγετε (legete) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. I με (me) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. drive out ἐκβάλλειν (ekballein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_1544.htm">Strong's 1544: </a> To throw (cast, put) out; I banish; I bring forth, produce. From ek and ballo; to eject. demons δαιμόνια (daimonia) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1140.htm">Strong's 1140: </a> An evil-spirit, demon; a heathen deity. Neuter of a derivative of daimon; a d?Monic being; by extension a deity. by ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. Beelzebul. Βεελζεβοὺλ (Beelzeboul) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_954.htm">Strong's 954: </a> Beelzebul, a name of Satan, the chief of evil spirits. 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