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If Satan has risen up against himself, and is divided, he can`t stand, but has an end.
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Jesus' Unshakable Logic
Commentators explain that Jesus uses simple, undeniable logic. If He were casting out demons by Satan's power, Satan would be fighting against himself. Just like a divided kingdom, Satan's realm would collapse. This argument shows the absurdity of the scribes' accusation.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And the Scribes, etc. See Barnes on Matthew 12:24-32.
The occasion of their saying this was that He had healed a man possessed with…
Jesus replied to the charge by making a comparison. His argument is as follows: I have just cast out demons. Now if I am doing this by Satan’s powe…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And if Satan rise up against himself As he must do in such a case as this, if devils are cast out by Beelzebub, the …
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