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Matthew 12:26 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Matthew 12:26 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 12 verse 26 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And if Satan cast out Satan, he is divided against himself; how shall then his kingdom stand?”
Matthew 12:26 (KJV)
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Commentary on Matthew 12:26
'And if Satan cast out Satan, he is divided against himself; how shall then his kingdom stand?' Jesus applies the division principle specifically to Pharisees' accusation. If Satan casts out Satan—if demons expel demons—then Satan's kingdom is internally divided and cannot stand. The rhetorical question expects obvious answer: it can't. The argument is airtight. Reformed theology observes that evil, though powerful, is ultimately self-destructive. Sin doesn't build; it erodes. Satan doesn't create; he corrupts. Demonic power doesn't heal; it harms. For Satan to empower Jesus to cast out demons...
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Cross-References for Matthew 12:26
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“and translated us into the Kingdom of the Son of his love;”
“the old serpent”
“and the whole world lies in the power of the evil one.”
“Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out.”
“for the prince of the world comes”
“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}”
“that the light of the Good News of the glory of Christ”
“and his kingdom was darkened. They gnawed their tongues because of the pain”
“the old serpent”
“because the prince of this world has been judged.”