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Matthew 12:21-28 (NIRV)
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21 22 A man controlled by demons was brought to Jesus. The man was blind and could not speak. Jesus healed him. Then the man could speak and see. 23 All the people were amazed. They said, "Could this be the Son of David?" 24 The Pharisees heard this. So they said, "This fellow drives out demons by the power of Beelzebub, the prince of demons." 25 Jesus knew what they were thinking. So he said to them, "Every kingdom that fights against itself will be destroyed. Every city or family that is divided against itself will not stand. 26 If Satan drives out Satan, he fights against himself. Then how can his kingdom stand? 27 You say I drive out demons by the power of Beelzebub. Then by whose power do your people drive them out? So then, they will be your judges. 28 But suppose I drive out demons by the Spirit of God. Then God's kingdom has come to 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
So (Soh):
