Matthew 12:26

And if Satan cast out Satan, he is divided against himself; how shall then his kingdom stand?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 12:26

BSB

If Satan drives out Satan, he is divided against himself. How then can his kingdom stand?

AKJV

And if Satan cast out Satan, he is divided against himself; how shall then his kingdom stand?

CPDV

So if Satan casts out Satan, then he is divided against himself. How then will his kingdom stand?

ERV

and if Satan casteth out Satan, he is divided against himself; how then shall his kingdom stand?

NHEB

And if Satan casts out Satan, he is divided against himself. How then will his kingdom stand?

SMT

And if Satan casts out Satan, he was divided against himself; how then shall his kingdom stand?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 12:26

AndG2532Conjunction ifG1487Conjunction SatanG4567Noun MasculinecastoutG1544Verb SatanG4567Noun MasculineheisdividedG3307Verb againstG1909Preposition himselfG1438 howG4459 shallG2476Verb thenG3767 hisG846 kingdomG932Noun Feminine standG2476Verb

Commentary for Matthew 12:26

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

Overview of Matthew 12:26

Summary

Satan opposing himself would destroy his realm

Event

Reductio ad absurdum argument

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD