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chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/mark/3.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/mark/3.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Similarly, a family splintered by feuding will fall apart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/mark/3.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And if a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/mark/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />If a house is divided against itself, it cannot stand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/mark/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And if a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/mark/3.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/mark/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And if a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/mark/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />If a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/mark/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220If a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/mark/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“And if a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/mark/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And if a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/mark/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And if a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/mark/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/mark/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/mark/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And if a house be divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/mark/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />And a family that fights won't last long either. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/mark/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And if a house be divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/mark/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />And if a household is divided against itself, that household will not last.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/mark/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />If a family divides itself into groups which fight each other, that family will fall apart. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/mark/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />And if a household is divided against itself, that household won't stand. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/mark/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />If a house is divided against itself, it cannot stand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/mark/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />If a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/mark/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And if a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/mark/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/mark/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />and if a family splits into parties, that family cannot continue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/mark/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/mark/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and if a house is divided against itself, that house cannot be made to stand;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/mark/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And if a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/mark/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and if a house against itself be divided, that house cannot be made to stand;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/mark/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/mark/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/mark/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And if a house is divided against itself, that house is not able to stand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/mark/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />And if a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/mark/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And if a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/mark/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And if a household is divided against itself, that household cannot stand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />“And if a house will be divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand.”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/mark/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And if a house be divided against itself, that house can not stand.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/mark/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>and if a house may be divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand;<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/mark/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />and if a family be divided against itself, that family cannot be established.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/mark/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />if a family be divided against it self, it is impossible for it to subsist.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/mark/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />and if a family splits into parties, that family cannot continue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/mark/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>And if a house be divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/mark/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>and if a family be divided against itself, that family cannot stand: and if Satan oppose himself and be divided,<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/mark/3-25.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=791" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/mark/3.htm">A House Divided</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">24</span>If a kingdom is divided against itself, it cannot stand. <span class="reftext">25</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/1437.htm" title="1437: ean (Conj) -- If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.">If</a> <a href="/greek/3614.htm" title="3614: oikia (N-NFS) -- From oikos; properly, residence, but usually an abode; by implication, a family.">a house</a> <a href="/greek/3307.htm" title="3307: meristhē (V-ASP-3S) -- From meros; to part, i.e. to apportion, bestow, share, or to disunite, differ.">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: heautēn (RefPro-AF3S) -- Himself, herself, itself. ">itself,</a> <a href="/greek/1565.htm" title="1565: ekeinē (DPro-NFS) -- That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed."></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/3614.htm" title="3614: oikia (N-NFS) -- From oikos; properly, residence, but usually an abode; by implication, a family.">it</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/1410.htm" title="1410: dynēsetai (V-FIM-3S) -- (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible.">cannot</a> <a href="/greek/2476.htm" title="2476: stathēnai (V-ANP) -- A prolonged form of a primary stao stah'-o; to stand, used in various applications.">stand.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">26</span>And if Satan is divided and rises against himself, he cannot stand; his end has come.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-25.htm">Matthew 12:25</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/11-17.htm">Luke 11:17</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-26.htm">Matthew 12:26</a></span><br />If Satan drives out Satan, he is divided against himself. How then can his kingdom stand?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/11-18.htm">Luke 11:18</a></span><br />If Satan is divided against himself, how can his kingdom stand? After all, you say that I drive out demons by Beelzebul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-29.htm">Matthew 12:29</a></span><br />Or again, how can anyone enter a strong man’s house and steal his possessions, unless he first ties up the strong man? Then he can plunder his house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/11-21.htm">Luke 11:21-22</a></span><br />When a strong man, fully armed, guards his house, his possessions are secure. / But when someone stronger attacks and overpowers him, he takes away the armor in which the man trusted, and then he divides up his plunder.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-10.htm">1 Corinthians 1:10</a></span><br />I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree together, so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be united in mind and conviction.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/3-16.htm">James 3:16</a></span><br />For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every evil practice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/5-15.htm">Galatians 5:15</a></span><br />But if you keep on biting and devouring one another, watch out, or you will be consumed by one another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/3-3.htm">1 Corinthians 3:3</a></span><br />for you are still worldly. For since there is jealousy and dissension among you, are you not worldly? Are you not walking in the way of man?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-3.htm">Ephesians 4:3</a></span><br />and with diligence to preserve the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-8.htm">1 Peter 3:8</a></span><br />Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/11-29.htm">Proverbs 11:29</a></span><br />He who brings trouble on his house will inherit the wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise of heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/15-27.htm">Proverbs 15:27</a></span><br />He who is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble on his household, but he who hates bribes will live.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/17-14.htm">Proverbs 17:14</a></span><br />To start a quarrel is to release a flood; so abandon the dispute before it breaks out.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/13-7.htm">Genesis 13:7,8</a></b></br> And there was a strife between the herdmen of Abram's cattle and the herdmen of Lot's cattle: and the Canaanite and the Perizzite dwelled then in the land… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/37-4.htm">Genesis 37:4</a></b></br> And when his brethren saw that their father loved him more than all his brethren, they hated him, and could not speak peaceably unto him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/133-1.htm">Psalm 133:1</a></b></br> A Song of degrees of David. Behold, how good and how pleasant <i>it is</i> for brethren to dwell together in unity!</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/3-23.htm">Able</a> <a href="/matthew/15-32.htm">Continue</a> <a href="/mark/3-24.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/mark/3-24.htm">Divided</a> <a href="/mark/3-24.htm">Division</a> <a href="/mark/3-21.htm">Family</a> <a href="/mark/3-20.htm">House</a> <a href="/mark/3-24.htm">Itself</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-15.htm">Parties</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/10-9.htm">Splits</a> <a href="/mark/3-24.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/mark/3-24.htm">Subsist</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/3-27.htm">Able</a> <a href="/mark/8-2.htm">Continue</a> <a href="/mark/4-38.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/mark/3-26.htm">Divided</a> <a href="/mark/3-26.htm">Division</a> <a href="/mark/5-19.htm">Family</a> <a href="/mark/3-27.htm">House</a> <a href="/mark/4-28.htm">Itself</a> <a href="/mark/12-39.htm">Parties</a> <a href="/job/16-13.htm">Splits</a> <a href="/mark/3-26.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/mark/3-26.htm">Subsist</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 3</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/3-1.htm">Jesus heals the withered hand,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/3-10.htm">and many other infirmities;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/3-11.htm">rebukes the unclean spirit;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/3-13.htm">chooses his twelve apostles;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/3-22.htm">convinces the blasphemy of casting out demons by Beelzebub;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/3-31.htm">and shows who are his brother, sister, and mother.</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>If a house is divided against itself</b><br>This phrase highlights the importance of unity within a group or community. In the biblical context, Jesus is addressing the accusations from the scribes that He is casting out demons by the power of Beelzebul. The "house" can be seen as a metaphor for any group, including a family, community, or nation. The concept of division leading to downfall is a common theme throughout Scripture. For example, in <a href="/genesis/11.htm">Genesis 11</a>, the Tower of Babel story illustrates how division in language led to the scattering of people. Similarly, in <a href="/1_kings/12.htm">1 Kings 12</a>, the division of the united kingdom of Israel into the northern and southern kingdoms resulted in weakened states that were more vulnerable to external threats. Theologically, this phrase underscores the necessity of spiritual unity within the body of Christ, as emphasized in <a href="/ephesians/4-3.htm">Ephesians 4:3-6</a>, where believers are urged to maintain the unity of the Spirit.<p><b>it cannot stand.</b><br>The inability to stand signifies inevitable collapse or failure. This principle is not only applicable to spiritual matters but also to practical and societal structures. Historically, Jesus' statement can be seen as a warning to the religious leaders of His time, who were divided in their understanding and acceptance of His ministry. The fall of Jerusalem in A.D. 70 can be viewed as a historical example of a divided house that could not stand, as internal strife and rebellion against Roman authority led to its destruction. In a broader biblical context, this phrase echoes the wisdom literature, such as <a href="/proverbs/11-14.htm">Proverbs 11:14</a>, which states that "where there is no guidance, a people falls." Theologically, it points to the ultimate unity found in Christ, who reconciles all things to Himself (<a href="/colossians/1-20.htm">Colossians 1:20</a>), ensuring that the Church, as His body, stands firm against the gates of hell (<a href="/matthew/16-18.htm">Matthew 16:18</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a></b><br>The central figure in the Gospel of Mark, Jesus is teaching about the importance of unity and the dangers of division.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/p/pharisees_and_scribes.htm">Pharisees and Scribes</a></b><br>Religious leaders who often opposed Jesus and accused Him of being in league with Satan, prompting His teaching on division.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_house.htm">The House</a></b><br>Symbolically represents any group or community, including families, churches, and nations, emphasizing the need for unity.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/satan.htm">Satan</a></b><br>Mentioned in the broader context of this passage as the one whose kingdom cannot stand if divided, illustrating the principle of unity.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_crowd.htm">The Crowd</a></b><br>The audience listening to Jesus, representing the broader public who are learning from His teachings.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_unity.htm">The Importance of Unity</a></b><br>Jesus emphasizes that division leads to downfall. In our families, churches, and communities, we must strive for unity to stand strong.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/recognizing_division.htm">Recognizing Division</a></b><br>Be aware of the signs of division, such as conflict, gossip, and disunity, and address them promptly with love and truth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a></b><br>Understand that division can be a tool of the enemy. Pray for discernment and strength to maintain unity in the Spirit.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/role_of_leadership.htm">Role of Leadership</a></b><br>Leaders in any capacity should model unity and work to resolve conflicts, fostering an environment of peace and cooperation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/personal_responsibility.htm">Personal Responsibility</a></b><br>Each believer has a role in promoting unity by being peacemakers and seeking reconciliation in their relationships.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 3</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_a_divided_house_stand.htm">Can a divided house stand?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_formal_equivalence_translation.htm">How do Christians perceive the significance of Juneteenth?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_king_omri_in_the_bible.htm">Who was King Omri in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_judah's_kings_follow_or_stray_from_god.htm">How did Judah's kings follow or stray from God?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/mark/3-25.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">If</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐὰν</span> <span class="translit">(ean)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1437.htm">Strong's 1437: </a> </span><span class="str2">If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a house</span><br /><span class="grk">οἰκία</span> <span class="translit">(oikia)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3614.htm">Strong's 3614: </a> </span><span class="str2">From oikos; properly, residence, but usually an abode; by implication, a family.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is divided</span><br /><span class="grk">μερισθῇ</span> <span class="translit">(meristhē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3307.htm">Strong's 3307: </a> </span><span class="str2">From meros; to part, i.e. to apportion, bestow, share, or to disunite, differ.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">against</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐφ’</span> <span class="translit">(eph’)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> </span><span class="str2">On, to, against, on the basis of, at. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">itself,</span><br /><span class="grk">ἑαυτὴν</span> <span class="translit">(heautēn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Reflexive Pronoun - Accusative Feminine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1438.htm">Strong's 1438: </a> </span><span class="str2">Himself, herself, itself. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">[it]</span><br /><span class="grk">οἰκία</span> <span class="translit">(oikia)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3614.htm">Strong's 3614: </a> </span><span class="str2">From oikos; properly, residence, but usually an abode; by implication, a family.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">cannot</span><br /><span class="grk">δυνήσεται</span> <span class="translit">(dynēsetai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1410.htm">Strong's 1410: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">stand.</span><br /><span class="grk">σταθῆναι</span> <span class="translit">(stathēnai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Infinitive Passive<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2476.htm">Strong's 2476: </a> </span><span class="str2">A prolonged form of a primary stao stah'-o; to stand, used in various applications.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/mark/3-25.htm">Mark 3:25 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/mark/3-25.htm">Mark 3:25 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/mark/3-25.htm">Mark 3:25 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/mark/3-25.htm">Mark 3:25 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/mark/3-25.htm">Mark 3:25 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/mark/3-25.htm">Mark 3:25 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/mark/3-25.htm">Mark 3:25 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/mark/3-25.htm">Mark 3:25 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/mark/3-25.htm">Mark 3:25 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/mark/3-25.htm">Mark 3:25 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/mark/3-25.htm">NT Gospels: Mark 3:25 If a house is divided against itself (Mar Mk Mr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/mark/3-24.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Mark 3:24"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Mark 3:24" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/mark/3-26.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Mark 3:26"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Mark 3:26" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>