Matthew 12:25-29

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25} Knowing their thoughts,^(A) He told them: “Every kingdom divided against itself is headed for destruction, and no city or house divided against itself will stand. ^{Tools
26} If Satan^(B) drives out Satan, he is divided against himself. How then will his kingdom stand? ^{Tools
27} And if I drive out demons by Beelzebul, who is it your sons drive them out by? For this reason they will be your judges.^(C) ^{Tools
28} If I drive out demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has come to you.^(D) ^{Tools
29} How can someone enter a strong man’s house and steal his possessions unless he first ties up^(E) the strong man? Then he can rob his house.

Cross references:

A. Matthew 12:25: Mark 3:23-27; Luke 11:17-22

B. Matthew 12:26: Matthew 4:1; Matthew 4:10; Matthew 13:19; Acts 13:10

C. Matthew 12:27: Acts 19:13

D. Matthew 12:28: Luke 17:21; 1 John 3:8

E. Matthew 12:29: Isaiah 49:24; Isaiah 53:12