Mark 3:26 asv — And if Satan hath risen up against himself, and is divided, he cannot stand, but hath an end.

American Standard Version

"And if Satan hath risen up against himself, and is divided, he cannot stand, but hath an end. "

— Mark 3:26, American Standard Version

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Mark 3 — Context

23

And he called them unto him, and said unto them in parables, How can Satan cast out Satan?

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And if a kingdom be divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.

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And if a house be divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand.

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And if Satan hath risen up against himself, and is divided, he cannot stand, but hath an end.

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But no one can enter into the house of the strong man, and spoil his goods, except he first bind the strong man; and then he will spoil his house.

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Verily I say unto you, All their sins shall be forgiven unto the sons of men, and their blasphemies wherewith soever they shall blaspheme:

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but whosoever shall blaspheme against the Holy Spirit hath never forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sin:

Mark 3:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 3:26 say?
Mark 3:26 in the American Standard Version reads: “And if Satan hath risen up against himself, and is divided, he cannot stand, but hath an end. ”
Where is Mark 3:26 in the Bible?
Mark 3:26 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 3, verse 26.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 3:26.
What translation should I read Mark 3:26 in?
Mark 3:26 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 Mark 3:26?
Mark 3:26 reads (ASV): “And if Satan hath risen up against himself, and is divided, he cannot stand, but hath an end. ” 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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