Jesus and Beelzebul (LUK 11:14-23)

[11:14] Now he was casting out a demon that was mute. When the demon had gone out, the mute man spoke, and the people marveled.

[11:15] But some of them said, “He casts out demons by Beelzebul, the prince of demons,”

[11:16] while others, to test him, kept seeking from him a sign from heaven.

[11:17] But he, knowing their thoughts, said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste, and a divided household falls.

[11:18] And if Satan also is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? For you say that I cast out demons by Beelzebul.

[11:19] And if I cast out demons by Beelzebul, by whom do your sons cast them out? Therefore they will be your judges.

[11:20] But if it is by the finger of God that I cast out demons, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.

[11:21] When a strong man, fully armed, guards his own palace, his goods are safe;

[11:22] but when one stronger than he attacks him and overcomes him, he takes away his armor in which he trusted and divides his spoil.

[11:23] Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters.