One day He was teaching, and there were Pharisees and teachers of the Law sitting there who had come from every village in Galilee and Judaea and from Jerusalem. And the power of the Lord was present for Him to cure people.

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But the Pharisees maintained, "It is by the power of the Prince of the demons that he drives out the demons."

Enough for the learner to be on a level with his teacher, and for the servant to be on a level with his master. If they have called the master of the house Baal-zebul, how much more will they slander his servants?

The Pharisees heard it and said, "This man only expels demons by the power of Baal-zebul, the Prince of demons."

But some among them said, "It is by the power of Baal-zebul, the Prince of the demons, that he expels the demons."

"You are possessed by a demon," replied the crowd; "no one wants to kill you."

"Are we not right," answered the Jews, "in saying that you are a Samaritan and are possessed by a demon?"

The Dedication Festival came on in Jerusalem. It was winter,

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But the Pharisees maintained, "It is by the power of the Prince of the demons that he drives out the demons."

This was because they said, "He is possessed by a foul spirit."

And he earnestly entreated Him not to send them away out of the country.