Knowing their thoughts Jesus said to them, "Every kingdom [plagued] with internal division will end in ruin. And every city or household divided from within will not survive.

And if a kingdom is plagued by internal division, it will never survive.

But, knowing their thoughts, Jesus said to them, "Every kingdom [plagued] with internal division will end in ruin. And a household divided from within will fall.

Therefore we faint not; but if indeed our external man perishes, yet our internal man is renewed day by day.

Now this, that he ascended, what does it imply? but that he also first descended into the more internal parts of the earth?

But strong food belongs to those who are of mature age, who, by use, have their internal senses exercised to the discerning of both good and evil.

but they must be of an internal nature, the character concealed in the heart, in the imperishable quality of a quiet and gentle spirit, which is of great value in the sight of God.

And I will strike her children dead [or, "kill her children by some terrible calamity" See Ex. 5:3 LXX]. Then all the churches will know that I am the One who searches the inmost being of people [Note: The Greek says, "searches the kidneys and hearts." In that day these internal organs stood for the inner thoughts, emotions, etc.]. And I will repay each one of you people according to what you have done.