Because ye say (οτ λεγετε). Jesus here repeats in indirect discourse (accusative and infinitive) the charge made against him in ve…

But he, knowing their thought, said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and a house divided against a hou…

St. John Chrysostom: The Pharisees’ suspicion was so completely without reason that they did not dare reveal it for fear of th…

Jesus “knew their thoughts” (cf. 5:22; 7:39–47) and responded. The head of any army would hardly work with the enemy against his own troops. Moreov…

And if Satan also be divided against himself, how shall
his kingdom stand ?
&c.] This…

Christ's casting out the devils in this way was really the destruction of their power. The heart of every unconverted sinner is the devil's palace,…