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15 But some of them said, “He drives out demons by [the power of] [a]Beelzebul (Satan), the ruler of the demons.” 16 Others, trying to test Him, were demanding of Him a sign from heaven. 17 But He, well aware of their thoughts and purpose, said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself is doomed to destruction; and a house divided against itself falls.

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Footnotes

  1. Luke 11:15 I.e. a deity worshiped in the Philistine city of Ekron: Baal Zebul, lord of the high places or Baal Zebub, lord of the flies.

15 But some of them said, “By Beelzebul,(A) the prince of demons, he is driving out demons.”(B) 16 Others tested him by asking for a sign from heaven.(C)

17 Jesus knew their thoughts(D) and said to them: “Any kingdom divided against itself will be ruined, and a house divided against itself will fall.

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