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Berean Standard Bible

“If Satan drives out Satan, he is divided against himself. How then can his kingdom stand?”

Matthew 12:26

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The Pharisees have said Jesus casts out demons by the power of Beelzebul, the prince of demons. Jesus responds with logic, pointing out the absurdity of their accusation.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

If Satan drives out Satan, he is divided against himself. How then can his kingdom stand?

World English Bible (WEB)

If Satan casts out Satan, he is divided against himself. How then will his kingdom stand?

King James Version (KJV)

And if Satan cast out Satan, he is divided against himself; how shall then his kingdom stand?

American Standard Version (ASV)

and if Satan casteth out Satan, he is divided against himself; how then shall his kingdom stand?

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And if Satan sends out Satan, he makes war against himself; how then will he keep his kingdom?

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and if the Adversary does cast out the Adversary, against himself he was divided, how then does his kingdom stand?

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y si Satanás echa fuera á Satanás, contra sí mismo está dividido; ¿cómo, pues, permanecerá su reino?

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Si Satanás echa fuera a Satanás, pelea consigo mismo y acabará destruyendo su propio reino.

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