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By the prince of demons he is driving out demons.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/mark/3.htm">New Living Translation</a> But the teachers of religious law who had arrived from Jerusalem said, “He’s possessed by Satan, the prince of demons. That’s where he gets the power to cast out demons.” <a href="/esv/mark/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> And the scribes who came down from Jerusalem were saying, “He is possessed by Beelzebul,” and “by the prince of demons he casts out the demons.” <a href="/bsb/mark/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And the scribes who had come down from Jerusalem were saying, “He is possessed by Beelzebul,” and, “By the prince of the demons He drives out demons.” <a href="/blb/mark/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the scribes, those having come down from Jerusalem, were saying, "He has Beelzebul," and "By the prince of the demons He casts out the demons." <a href="/kjv/mark/3.htm">King James Bible</a> And the scribes which came down from Jerusalem said, He hath Beelzebub, and by the prince of the devils casteth he out devils. <a href="/nkjv/mark/3.htm">New King James Version</a> And the scribes who came down from Jerusalem said, “He has Beelzebub,” and, “By the ruler of the demons He casts out demons.” <a href="/nasb_/mark/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> The scribes who came down from Jerusalem were saying, “He is possessed by Beelzebul,” and “He casts out the demons by the ruler of the demons.” <a href="/nasb/mark/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> The scribes who came down from Jerusalem were saying, &#8220He is possessed by Beelzebul,&#8221 and &#8220He casts out the demons by the ruler of the demons.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/mark/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And the scribes who came down from Jerusalem were saying, “He is possessed by Beelzebul,” and “He casts out the demons by the ruler of the demons.” <a href="/lsb/mark/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And the scribes who came down from Jerusalem were saying, “He is possessed by Beelzebul,” and “He casts out the demons by the ruler of the demons.” <a href="/amp/mark/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> The scribes who came down from Jerusalem were saying, “He is possessed by Beelzebul (Satan),” and “He is driving out the demons by the [power of the] ruler of the demons.” <a href="/csb/mark/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The scribes who had come down from Jerusalem said, “He is possessed by Beelzebul,” and, “He drives out demons by the ruler of the demons.” <a href="/hcsb/mark/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The scribes who had come down from Jerusalem said, &#8220He has Beelzebul in Him!&#8221 and, &#8220He drives out demons by the ruler of the demons!&#8221 <a href="/asv/mark/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the scribes that came down from Jerusalem said, He hath Beelzebub, and, By the prince of the demons casteth he out the demons. <a href="/cev/mark/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Some teachers of the Law of Moses came from Jerusalem and said, "This man is under the power of Beelzebul, the ruler of demons! He is even forcing out demons with the help of Beelzebul." <a href="/erv/mark/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the scribes which came down from Jerusalem said, He hath Beelzebub, and, By the prince of the devils casteth he out the devils. <a href="/gwt/mark/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The scribes who had come from Jerusalem said, "Beelzebul is in him," and "He forces demons out of people with the help of the ruler of demons." <a href="/gnt/mark/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> Some teachers of the Law who had come from Jerusalem were saying, "He has Beelzebul in him! It is the chief of the demons who gives him the power to drive them out." <a href="/isv/mark/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> The scribes who had come down from Jerusalem kept repeating, "He has Beelzebul," and, "He drives out demons by the ruler of demons." <a href="/msb/mark/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And the scribes who had come down from Jerusalem were saying, ?He is possessed by Beelzebul,? and, ?By the prince of the demons He drives out demons.? <a href="/net/mark/3.htm">NET Bible</a> The experts in the law who came down from Jerusalem said, "He is possessed by Beelzebul," and, "By the ruler of demons he casts out demons." <a href="/nheb/mark/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And the scribes who came down from Jerusalem said, "He has Beelzebul," and, "By the prince of the demons he casts out the demons." <a href="/wbt/mark/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the scribes who came down from Jerusalem, said, He hath Beelzebub, and by the prince of the demons he casteth out demons. <a href="/wey/mark/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> The Scribes, too, who had come down from Jerusalem said, "He has Baal-zebul in him; and it is by the power of the Prince of the demons that he expels the demons." <a href="/web/mark/3.htm">World English Bible</a> The scribes who came down from Jerusalem said, “He has Beelzebul,” and, “By the prince of the demons he casts out the demons.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and the scribes who [are] from Jerusalem having come down, said, “He has Beelzebul,” and, “By the ruler of the demons He casts out the demons.” <a href="/blb/mark/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the scribes, those having come down from Jerusalem, were saying, "He has Beelzebul," and "By the prince of the demons He casts out the demons." <a href="/ylt/mark/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and the scribes who are from Jerusalem having come down, said -- 'He hath Beelzeboul,' and -- 'By the ruler of the demons he doth cast out the demons.' <a href="/slt/mark/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the scribes, they having come down from Jerusalem, said, That he has Beelzeboul, and that by the ruler of demons he casts out demons.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the scribes who were come down from Jerusalem, said: He hath Beelzebub, and by the prince of devils he casteth out devils. <a href="/cpdv/mark/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And the scribes who had descended from Jerusalem said, “Because he has Beelzebub, and because by the prince of demons does he cast out demons.” <a href="/nabre/mark/3.htm">New American Bible</a> The scribes who had come from Jerusalem said, “He is possessed by Beelzebul,” and “By the prince of demons he drives out demons.” <a href="/nrsvce/mark/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And the scribes who came down from Jerusalem said, “He has Beelzebul, and by the ruler of the demons he casts out demons.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the scribes who had come down from Jerusalem said, Beelzebub is with him, and, By the prince of demons he is casting out demons. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And the Scribes who had come down from Jerusalem were saying, “He has Beelzebub in him and by The Ruler of devils he casts out devils.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And the scribes who had come down from Jerusalem said: He has Beelzebul; and by the prince of the demons he casts out the demons. <a href="/godbey/mark/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And the scribes having come down from Jerusalem were saving, He has Beelzebul and He is casting out the demons through the prince of the demons. <a href="/haweis/mark/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And the scribes who came down from Jerusalem, said, He hath Beelzebub, and by this prince of the devils doth he cast out devils. <a href="/mace/mark/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Some Scribes, who were come from Jerusalem, said, he is confederate with Beelzebub, the prince of the demons enables him to dispossess demons. <a href="/wey/mark/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> The Scribes, too, who had come down from Jerusalem said, "He has Baal-zebul in him; and it is by the power of the Prince of the demons that he expels the demons." <a href="/worrell/mark/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And the scribes who came down from Jerusalem said, "He hath Beelzebub, and by the ruler of the demons casteth out the demons." <a href="/worsley/mark/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And the scribes that came down from Jerusalem said, He is in league with Beelzebub, and casts out demons by the help of the prince of demons. <a href="/parallel/mark/3-22.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/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=767" 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/mark/3.htm">A House Divided</a> …21When His family heard about this, they went out to take custody of Him, saying, “He is out of His mind.” 22<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1122.htm" title="1122: grammateis (N-NMP) -- From gramma. A writer, i.e. scribe or secretary.">scribes</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">who</a> <a href="/greek/2597.htm" title="2597: katabantes (V-APA-NMP) -- To go down, come down, either from the sky or from higher land, descend. From kata and the base of basis; to descend.">had come down</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">from</a> <a href="/greek/2414.htm" title="2414: Hierosolymōn (N-GNP) -- The Greek form of the Hebrew name: Jerusalem. Of Hebrew origin; Hierosolyma">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: elegon (V-IIA-3P) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">were saying,</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because."></a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echei (V-PIA-3S) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">“He is possessed</a> <a href="/greek/954.htm" title="954: Beelzeboul (N-AMS) -- Beelzebul, a name of Satan, the chief of evil spirits. Of Chaldee origin; dung-god; Beelzebul, a name of Satan.">by Beelzebul,”</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and,</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because."></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/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/758.htm" title="758: archonti (N-DMS) -- Present participle of archo; a first.">prince</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/1140.htm" title="1140: daimoniōn (N-GNP) -- 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/1544.htm" title="1544: ekballei (V-PIA-3S) -- To throw (cast, put) out; I banish; I bring forth, produce. From ek and ballo; to eject.">He drives 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> 23So Jesus called them together and began to speak to them in parables: “How can Satan drive out Satan?…<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/12-24.htm">Matthew 12:24-32</a> But when the Pharisees heard this, they said, “Only by Beelzebul, the prince of demons, does this man drive out demons.” / 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="/luke/11-15.htm">Luke 11:15-23</a> but some of them said, “It is by Beelzebul, the prince of the demons, that He drives out demons.” / And others tested Him by demanding a sign from heaven. / Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself will be laid waste, and a house divided against a house will fall. ... <a href="/john/7-20.htm">John 7:20</a> “You have a demon,” the crowd replied. “Who is trying to kill You?” <a href="/john/8-48.htm">John 8:48-52</a> The Jews answered Him, “Are we not right to say that You are a Samaritan and You have a demon?” / “I do not have a demon,” Jesus replied, “but I honor My Father, and you dishonor Me. / I do not seek My own glory. There is One who seeks it, and He is the Judge. ... <a href="/john/10-20.htm">John 10:20-21</a> Many of them said, “He is demon-possessed and insane. Why would you listen to Him?” / But others replied, “These are not the words of a man possessed by a demon. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?” <a href="/matthew/9-34.htm">Matthew 9:34</a> But the Pharisees said, “It is by the prince of demons that He drives out demons.” <a href="/luke/7-33.htm">Luke 7:33</a> For John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine, and you say, ‘He has a demon!’ <a href="/acts/4-16.htm">Acts 4:16</a> “What shall we do with these men?” they asked. “It is clear to everyone living in Jerusalem that a remarkable miracle has occurred through them, and we cannot deny it. <a href="/acts/10-38.htm">Acts 10:38</a> how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was 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="/revelation/12-9.htm">Revelation 12:9-10</a> 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. / And I heard a loud voice in heaven saying: “Now have come the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God, and the authority of His Christ. For the accuser of our brothers has been thrown down—he who accuses them day and night before our God. <a href="/isaiah/5-20.htm">Isaiah 5:20</a> Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who turn darkness to light and light to darkness, who replace bitter with sweet and sweet with bitter. <a href="/isaiah/8-19.htm">Isaiah 8:19-20</a> When men tell you to consult mediums and spiritists who whisper and mutter, shouldn’t a people consult their God instead? Why consult the dead on behalf of the living? / To the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, they have no light of dawn. <a href="/isaiah/29-20.htm">Isaiah 29:20-21</a> For the ruthless will vanish, the mockers will disappear, and all who look for evil will be cut down— / those who indict a man with a word, who ensnare the mediator at the gate, and who with false charges deprive the innocent of justice. <a href="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Isaiah 53:3-4</a> He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not. / Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the scribes which came down from Jerusalem said, He has Beelzebub, and by the prince of the devils casts he out devils.which.<a href="/mark/7-1.htm">Mark 7:1</a> Then came together unto him the Pharisees, and certain of the scribes, which came from Jerusalem.<a href="/matthew/15-1.htm">Matthew 15:1</a> Then came to Jesus scribes and Pharisees, which were of Jerusalem, saying,<a href="/luke/5-17.htm">Luke 5:17</a> And it came to pass on a certain day, as he was teaching, that there were Pharisees and doctors of the law sitting by, which were come out of every town of Galilee, and Judaea, and Jerusalem: and the power of the Lord was present to heal them.He hath.<a href="/psalms/22-6.htm">Psalm 22:6</a> But I am a worm, and no man; a reproach of men, and despised of the people.<a href="/matthew/9-34.htm">Matthew 9:34</a> But the Pharisees said, He casteth out devils through the prince of the devils.<a href="/matthew/10-25.htm">Matthew 10:25</a> It is enough for the disciple that he be as his master, and the servant as his lord. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more shall they call them of his household?<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/12-24.htm">Baal-Zebul</a> <a href="/matthew/12-27.htm">Beelzeboul</a> <a href="/matthew/12-27.htm">Beelzebub</a> <a href="/matthew/12-27.htm">Beelzebul</a> <a href="/matthew/12-27.htm">Be-El'zebul</a> <a href="/mark/3-15.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/matthew/12-26.htm">Casteth</a> <a href="/matthew/12-26.htm">Casts</a> <a href="/mark/3-15.htm">Demons</a> <a href="/mark/3-15.htm">Devils</a> <a href="/mark/3-15.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/matthew/12-24.htm">Expels</a> <a href="/mark/3-8.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/mark/2-6.htm">Law</a> <a href="/mark/1-32.htm">Possessed</a> <a href="/mark/3-15.htm">Power</a> <a href="/matthew/12-24.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/matthew/27-21.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/mark/2-16.htm">Scribes</a> <a href="/matthew/12-26.htm">Sends</a> <a href="/mark/3-15.htm">Spirits</a> <a href="/mark/2-16.htm">Teachers</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><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="/mark/3-23.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/luke/11-15.htm">Casteth</a> <a href="/mark/4-26.htm">Casts</a> <a href="/mark/5-12.htm">Demons</a> <a href="/mark/5-12.htm">Devils</a> <a href="/mark/3-28.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/luke/11-15.htm">Expels</a> <a href="/mark/7-1.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/mark/7-1.htm">Law</a> <a href="/mark/3-30.htm">Possessed</a> <a href="/mark/5-30.htm">Power</a> <a href="/luke/11-15.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/mark/5-35.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/mark/7-1.htm">Scribes</a> <a href="/mark/4-29.htm">Sends</a> <a href="/mark/5-13.htm">Spirits</a> <a href="/mark/7-1.htm">Teachers</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 3</div>1. <a href="/mark/3-1.htm">Jesus heals the withered hand,</a> 10. <a href="/mark/3-10.htm">and many other infirmities;</a> 11. <a href="/mark/3-11.htm">rebukes the unclean spirit;</a> 13. <a href="/mark/3-13.htm">chooses his twelve apostles;</a> 22. <a href="/mark/3-22.htm">convinces the blasphemy of casting out demons by Beelzebub;</a> 31. <a href="/mark/3-31.htm">and shows who are his brother, sister, and mother.</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/mark/3.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/mark/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>And the scribes who had come down from Jerusalem The scribes were experts in the Jewish Law and often held significant influence in religious matters. Their journey from Jerusalem, the religious center of Judaism, to Galilee indicates the seriousness with which they viewed Jesus' activities. This movement "down" from Jerusalem is geographically accurate, as Jerusalem is situated on a higher elevation. The presence of these scribes suggests an official delegation sent to investigate Jesus, reflecting the growing concern among Jewish leaders about His teachings and miracles.were saying, “He is possessed by Beelzebul,” The accusation that Jesus was possessed by Beelzebul, a name associated with a Philistine god and later used as a term for Satan or a chief demon, reflects the scribes' attempt to discredit Jesus' authority and power. This charge is a serious one, as it attributes Jesus' miraculous works to demonic influence rather than divine authority. The use of "Beelzebul" highlights the spiritual conflict between Jesus and the forces of evil, a recurring theme in the Gospels.and, “By the prince of the demons He drives out demons.” This statement further accuses Jesus of using demonic power to perform exorcisms, a claim that undermines His divine mission. The title "prince of the demons" refers to Satan, suggesting that Jesus' power over demons comes from an alliance with evil. This accusation is ironic, as Jesus' ability to cast out demons demonstrates His authority over them, affirming His divine nature. This charge also sets the stage for Jesus' response, where He logically refutes the idea that Satan would work against himself, emphasizing the absurdity of their claim.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/s/scribes.htm">Scribes</a> Religious leaders and scholars of the Jewish law who were often in opposition to Jesus. They were influential in Jewish society and were responsible for interpreting the law. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The religious and cultural center of Judaism. The scribes coming from Jerusalem indicates the seriousness of their mission to confront Jesus. 3. <a href="/topical/b/beelzebul.htm">Beelzebul</a> A name used for a demonic figure, often associated with Satan. The name likely derives from a Philistine god, Baal-Zebub, meaning "lord of the flies," and was used by Jews to refer to the prince of demons. 4. <a href="/topical/d/demons.htm">Demons</a> Spiritual beings opposed to God, often causing harm or possession in individuals. Jesus frequently cast out demons as part of His ministry. 5. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure of the New Testament, whose authority and power over demons are being questioned by the scribes in this passage.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_opposition.htm">Understanding Opposition</a> Recognize that Jesus faced significant opposition from religious leaders, which can be expected for His followers as well. Stand firm in faith despite criticism or misunderstanding. <a href="/topical/d/discernment_of_spirits.htm">Discernment of Spirits</a> Be aware of the spiritual battle and the reality of demonic forces. Seek the Holy Spirit's guidance to discern truth from deception. <a href="/topical/a/authority_of_jesus.htm">Authority of Jesus</a> Acknowledge Jesus' supreme authority over all spiritual forces. Trust in His power to overcome evil in our lives and the world. <a href="/topical/g/guarding_against_blasphemy.htm">Guarding Against Blasphemy</a> Understand the seriousness of attributing the work of the Holy Spirit to evil. Guard your heart and speech to honor God. <a href="/topical/u/unity_in_the_kingdom.htm">Unity in the Kingdom</a> Reflect on Jesus' teaching about a divided kingdom. Strive for unity within the body of Christ to effectively advance His kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 3</a> <a href="/q/what_is_beelzebub's_identity.htm">What is Beelzebub's identity?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'bind_the_strongman'_mean.htm">What does "bind the strongman" mean?</a> <a href="/q/why_doubt_after_seeing_miracles.htm">Why do you doubt despite witnessing miracles?</a> <a href="/q/how_is_satan_bound_for_1000_years.htm">(Revelation 20:1–3) How can Satan be literally bound for a thousand years and then released if he is not a physical being? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/mark/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(22-30) He hath Beelzebub.--See Notes on <a href="/context/matthew/12-24.htm" title="But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, This fellow does not cast out devils, but by Beelzebub the prince of the devils.">Matthew 12:24-32</a>.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 22. - The scribes which came down from Jerusalem said, He hath Beelzebub, etc. These scribes had apparently been sent down by the Sanhedrim, on purpose to watch him, and, by giving their own opinion upon his claims, to undermine his influence. They gave as their authoritative judgment, "He hath Beelzebub." One of the most prominent characteristics of the public works of our Lord was the expulsion of evil spirits. There was no questioning the facts. Even modern scepticism is here at fault, and is constrained to admit the fact of sudden and complete cures of insanity. So the scribes were obliged to account for what they could not deny. "He hath Beelzebub," they say; that is, he is possessed by Beelzebub, or "the lord of the dwelling," as a source of supernatural power. They had heard it alleged against him," He hath a devil;" and so they fall in with this popular error, and give it emphasis, by saying, Not only has he a devil, but he is possessed by the chief of the devils, and therefore has authority over inferior spirits. Observe the contrast between the thoughts of the multitude and of those who professed to be their teachers, the scribes and Pharisees. The multitude, free from prejudice, and using only their natural light of reason, candidly owned the greatness of Christ's miracles as wrought by a Divine power; whereas the Pharisees, filled with envy and malice, attributed these mighty works which he wrought by the finger of God, to the direct agency of Satan. <a href="/commentaries/mark/3-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>And Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. the οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. scribes γραμματεῖς (grammateis) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1122.htm">Strong's 1122: </a> From gramma. A writer, i.e. scribe or secretary. who οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. had come down καταβάντες (katabantes) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2597.htm">Strong's 2597: </a> To go down, come down, either from the sky or from higher land, descend. From kata and the base of basis; to descend. from ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. Jerusalem Ἱεροσολύμων (Hierosolymōn) Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2414.htm">Strong's 2414: </a> The Greek form of the Hebrew name: Jerusalem. Of Hebrew origin; Hierosolyma were saying, ἔλεγον (elegon) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “He is possessed ἔχει (echei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. by Beelzebul,” Βεελζεβοὺλ (Beelzeboul) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_954.htm">Strong's 954: </a> Beelzebul, a name of Satan, the chief of evil spirits. Of Chaldee origin; dung-god; Beelzebul, a name of Satan. and, καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. “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. the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. prince ἄρχοντι (archonti) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_758.htm">Strong's 758: </a> Present participle of archo; a first. of the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. demons δαιμονίων (daimoniōn) Noun - Genitive 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. He drives out ἐκβάλλει (ekballei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <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. 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