Luke 11:15 cpdv — But some of them said, “It is by Beelzebub, the leader of demons, that he casts out demons.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But some of them said, “It is by Beelzebub, the leader of demons, that he casts out demons.” "

— Luke 11:15, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Luke 11 — Context

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Or if he will ask for an egg, he would offer to him a scorpion?

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Therefore, if you, being evil, know how to give good things to your sons, how much more will your Father give, from heaven, a spirit of goodness to those who ask him?”

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And he was casting out a demon, and the man was mute. But when he had cast out the demon, the mute man spoke, and so the crowds were amazed.

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But some of them said, “It is by Beelzebub, the leader of demons, that he casts out demons.”

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And others, testing him, required a sign from heaven of him.

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But when he perceived their thoughts, he said to them: “Every kingdom divided against itself will become desolate, and house will fall upon house.

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So then, if Satan is also divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? For you say that it is by Beelzebub that I cast out demons.

Luke 11:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 11:15 say?
Luke 11:15 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But some of them said, “It is by Beelzebub, the leader of demons, that he casts out demons.” ”
Where is Luke 11:15 in the Bible?
Luke 11:15 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 11, verse 15.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 11:15.
What translation should I read Luke 11:15 in?
Luke 11:15 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 11:15?
Luke 11:15 reads (CPDV): “But some of them said, “It is by Beelzebub, the leader of demons, that he casts out demons.” ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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