Jesus Accused of Casting Out Demons by Beelzebub

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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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But some of them said, “He casts out demons by Beelzebul, the prince of the demons.”

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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 will they be your judges.

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But if I by the finger of God cast out demons, then the Kingdom of God has come to you.

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“When the strong man, fully armed, guards his own dwelling, his goods are safe.

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But when someone stronger attacks him and overcomes him, he takes from him his whole armor in which he trusted, and divides his plunder.

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“He that is not with me is against me. He who doesn’t gather with me scatters.