Matthew 12:26 cpdv — So if Satan casts out Satan, then he is divided against himself. How then will his kingdom stand?

Catholic Public Domain Version

"So if Satan casts out Satan, then he is divided against himself. How then will his kingdom stand? "

— Matthew 12:26, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Matthew 12 — Context

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And all the crowds were stupefied, and they said, “Could this be the son of David?”

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But the Pharisees, hearing it, said, “This man does not cast out demons, except by Beelzebub, the prince of the demons.”

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But Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said to them: “Every kingdom divided against itself will become desolate. And every city or house divided against itself will not stand.

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So if Satan casts out Satan, then he is divided against himself. How then will his kingdom stand?

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And if I cast out demons by Beelzebub, by whom do your own sons cast them out? Therefore, they shall be your judges.

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But if I cast out demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has arrived among you.

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Or how can anyone enter into the house of a strong man, and plunder his belongings, unless he first restrains the strong man? And then he will plunder his house.

Matthew 12:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 12:26 say?
Matthew 12:26 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “So if Satan casts out Satan, then he is divided against himself. How then will his kingdom stand? ”
Where is Matthew 12:26 in the Bible?
Matthew 12:26 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 12, verse 26.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 12:26.
What translation should I read Matthew 12:26 in?
Matthew 12:26 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 Matthew 12:26?
Matthew 12:26 reads (CPDV): “So if Satan casts out Satan, then he is divided against himself. How then will his kingdom stand? ” 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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