Luke 11:18 net — So if Satan too is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? I ask you this because you claim that I cast ou…

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"So if Satan too is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? I ask you this because you claim that I cast out demons by Beelzebul."

— Luke 11:18, NET Bible

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Luke 11 — Context

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But some of them said,“By the power of Beelzebul, the ruler of demons, he casts out demons!”

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Others, to test him, began asking for a sign from heaven.

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But Jesus, realizing their thoughts, said to them,“Every kingdom divided against itself is destroyed, and a divided household falls.

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So if Satan too is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? I ask you this because you claim that I cast out demons by Beelzebul.

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Now if I cast out demons by Beelzebul, by whom do your sons cast them out? Therefore they will be your judges.

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But if I cast out demons by the finger of God, then the kingdom of God has already overtaken you.

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When a strong man, fully armed, guards his own palace, his possessions are safe.

Luke 11:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 11:18 say?
Luke 11:18 in the NET Bible reads: “So if Satan too is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? I ask you this because you claim that I cast out demons by Beelzebul.”
Where is Luke 11:18 in the Bible?
Luke 11:18 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 11, verse 18.
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 11:18.
What translation should I read Luke 11:18 in?
Luke 11:18 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 11:18?
Luke 11:18 reads (NET): “So if Satan too is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? I ask you this because you claim that I cast out demons by Beelzebul.” 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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