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Luke 11:18

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 11:18 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And if Satan also is divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? because ye say that I cast out demons by Beelzebub.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And if Satan also is divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? because ye say that I cast out demons by Beelzebub.
Luke 11:18 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 11

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
15But some of them said, By Beelzebub the prince of the demons casteth he out demons.
16And others, trying [him], sought of him a sign from heaven.
17But he, knowing their thoughts, said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and a house [divided] against a house falleth.
18And if Satan also is divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? because ye say that I cast out demons by Beelzebub.
19And if I by Beelzebub cast out demons, by whom do your sons cast them out? therefore shall they be your judges.
20But if I by the finger of God cast out demons, then is the kingdom of God come upon you.
21When the strong [man] fully armed guardeth his own court, his goods are in peace:
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And if Satan also be divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? etc.] This is the accommodation of the above parables, or proverbial sentences; suggesting, that Satan must be against himself, if what the Pharisees said was true; and consequently, his kingdom and government, could not long subsist: because ye say that I cast out devils through Beelzebub; which is all one as to say, that Satan is divided against himself, which is not reasonable to suppose; (see Gill on “<401226>Matthew 12:26”) and (see Gill on “<410326>Mark 3:26”).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See this passage explained in the notes at Matthew 12:22-30. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Satan: Mat 12:26 ye say: Luk 11:15; Mat 12:31-34; Jam 3:5-8 Luke 11:19”
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