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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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The Logic of Christ
Commentators emphasize the simple, powerful logic of Jesus' response. By stating the universal truth that a divided kingdom cannot stand, He masterfully exposes the absurdity of the accusation that He is working for Satan. As one scholar notes, this demonstrates that error and false accusations are often vulnerable and self-defeating.
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But he (αυτος δε). In contrast with them.
Knowing their thoughts (ειδως αυτων τα διανοηματα). From διανοεω…
19th Century
Bishop
But he, knowing their thoughts.—Saint Luke seems here to bring together into one narrative two incidents which in Saint M…
Preacher
But he, knowing their thought, said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and a house divided against a hou…
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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…
17th Century
Pastor
But he knowing their thoughts Being God omniscient,
said unto them ; the follo…
Minister
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,…
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