^{24 Ref} But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, This man doth not cast out demons, but by Beelzebub the prince of the demons.

^{25 Ref} And knowing their thoughts he said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand:

^{26 Ref} and if Satan casteth out Satan, he is divided against himself; how then shall his kingdom stand?

^{27 Ref} And if I by Beelzebub cast out demons, by whom do your sons cast them out? therefore shall they be your judges.