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Matthew 12:27 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Matthew 12:27 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 12 verse 27 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your children cast them out? therefore they shall be your judges.”
Matthew 12:27 (KJV)
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Commentary on Matthew 12:27
'And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your children cast them out? therefore they shall be your judges.' Jesus's second argument: Jewish exorcists—'your children' (οἱ υἱοὶ ὑμῶν/hoi huioi hymōn), meaning disciples or followers—also performed exorcisms. If Jesus casts out demons by Satan's power, what power do they use? Same logic applies to them. The Pharisees' response would be: our exorcists operate by God's power. Jesus's point: by what standard do you attribute their exorcisms to God but mine to Satan? Your own practitioners will 'judge' (κριταὶ ἔσονται/kritai esontai) you—expo...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 12:27
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“exorcists”
“Teacher, we saw someone who doesn't follow us casting out demons in your name; and we forbade him, because he doesn't follow us.”
“it speaks to those who are under the law”
“by whom do your children cast them out? Therefore will they be your judges.”
“Master, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we forbade him, because he doesn't follow with us.”
“and will condemn it”