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Matthew 12:21-28 (KJV)

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21 And in his name shall the Gentiles trust. 22 Then was brought unto him one possessed with a devil, blind, and dumb: and he healed him, insomuch that the blind and dumb both spake and saw. 23 And all the people were amazed, and said, Is not this the son of David? 24 But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, This fellow doth not cast out devils, but by Beelzebub the prince of the devils. 25 And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand: 26 And if Satan cast out Satan, he is divided against himself; how shall then his kingdom stand? 27 And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your children cast them out? therefore they shall be your judges. 28 But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come unto you.


This passage relates to the following topic(s):
(v. 25) Unity - Every kingdom divided against itself will be ruined

This passage is referenced in the following quiet time(s):
(v. 24) Names of Satan (part II) (2011-05-15)
(v. 24) Names of Satan (part V) (2011-05-18)
(v. 25) Jesus with People - Devil in Disguise (2009-02-21)

Definition(s):
Jesus (Jeez-us): savior; deliverer
Pharisees (Fehr-iss-ees): set apart
Satan (Seh-tan): contrary; adversary; enemy; accuser