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Mark 3:26

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Mark 3:26 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And if Satan hath rise up against himself, and is divided, he cannot stand, but hath an end.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And if Satan hath rise up against himself, and is divided, he cannot stand, but hath an end.
Mark 3:26 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 3

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
23And he called them unto him, and said unto them in parables, How can Satan cast out Satan?
24And if a kingdom be divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.
25And if a house be divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand.
26And if Satan hath rise up against himself, and is divided, he cannot stand, but hath an end.
27But no one can enter into the house of the strong [man], and spoil his goods, except he first bind the strong [man]; and then he will spoil his house.
28Verily I say unto you, All their sins shall be forgiven unto the sons of men, and their blasphemies wherewith soever they shall blaspheme:
29but whosoever shall blaspheme against the Holy Spirit hath never forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sin:
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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 rise up against himself, etc..] As he must do in such a case as this, if devils are cast out by Beelzebub, the prince of devils: and be divided; one devil against another, as the above calumny supposes; he cannot stand, but hath an end: his kingdom cannot stand long, but must soon come to an end; his power and authority will soon be destroyed, both over his own species, and among men; (see Gill on “<401226>Matthew 12:26”).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“And the scribes ... - See the notes at Matthew 12:24-32. The occasion of their saying this was, that he had healed a man possessed with a devil. The scribes, who came from Jerusalem to watch his conduct, charged him with having made a compact or agreement with the prince of the devils. return to 'Top of Page'”
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