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Luke 11:18 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Luke 11:18 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 11 verse 18 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“If Satan also be divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? because ye say that I cast out devils through Beelzebub.”
Luke 11:18 (KJV)
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Commentary on Luke 11:18
If Satan also be divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? Jesus applies the divided kingdom principle specifically to Satan's realm. The conditional "if" (εἰ, ei) introduces a reductio ad absurdum—if the Pharisees' accusation were true, Satan would be self-destructing. The phrase "his kingdom" (ἡ βασιλεία αὐτοῦ, hē basileia autou) acknowledges Satan's organized dominion over fallen angels and unregenerate humanity—a counterfeit kingdom opposing God's rule.Because ye say that I cast out devils through Beelzebub. Jesus directly confronts His accusers' logic. If He, empowered by Beel...
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Cross-References for Luke 11:18
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“he is divided against himself. How then will his kingdom stand?”
“every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men”
“He casts out demons by Beelzebul, the prince of the demons.”
“and boasts great things. See how a small fire can spread to a large forest!”
“Get behind me,{TR and NU read Go away instead of Get behind me} Satan! For it is written, 'You shall worship the Lord your God, and him only shall you serve.'{Deuteronomy 6:13}”