^{17 Ref} But he, knowing their thoughts, said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and a house `divided' against a house falleth.

^{18 Ref} And if Satan also is divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? because ye say that I cast out demons by Beelzebub.

^{19 Ref} And if I by Beelzebub cast out demons, by whom do your sons cast them out? therefore shall they be your judges.

^{20 Ref} But if I by the finger of God cast out demons, then is the kingdom of God come upon you.

^{21 Ref} When the strong `man' fully armed guardeth his own court, his goods are in peace:

^{22 Ref} but when a stronger than he shall come upon him, and overcome him, he taketh from him his whole armor wherein he trusted, and divideth his spoils.

^{23 Ref} He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth.