Luke 11:18

If Satan also be divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? because ye say that I cast out devils through Beelzebub.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Luke 11:18

BSB

If Satan is divided against himself, how can his kingdom stand? After all, you say that I drive out demons by Beelzebul.

AKJV

If Satan also be divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? because you say that I cast out devils through Beelzebub.

CPDV

So then, if Satan is also divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? For you say that it is by Beelzebub that I cast out demons.

ERV

And if Satan also is divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? because ye say that I cast out devils by Beelzebub.

NHEB

If Satan also is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? For you say that I cast out demons by Beelzebul.

SMT

And if Satan also be divided against himself, how should his kingdom stand? for ye say by Beelzebul I cast out demons.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Luke 11:18

IfG1499Conjunction SatanG4567Noun Masculine alsoG1499ConjunctionbedividedG1266Verb againstG1909Preposition himselfG1438 howG4459 shallG2476Verb hisG846 kingdomG932Noun Feminine standG2476Verb becauseG3754ConjunctionyesayG3004VerbthatIG3165castoutG1544Verb devilsG1140Noun Neuter throughG1722Preposition BeelzebubG954Noun Masculine

Commentary for Luke 11:18

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Luke 11:18

Summary

Logical impossibility of Satan opposing himself

Event

Jesus continues logical argument

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD