^{17 Ref} But he, knowing their thoughts, said to them, "Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation. A house divided against itself falls.

^{18 Ref} If Satan also is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? For you say that I cast out demons by Beelzebul.

^{19 Ref} But if I cast out demons by Beelzebul, by whom do your children cast them out? Therefore will they be your judges.

^{20 Ref} But if I by the finger of God cast out demons, then the Kingdom of God has come to you.

^{21 Ref} "When the strong man, fully armed, guards his own dwelling, his goods are safe.

^{22 Ref} But when someone stronger attacks him and overcomes him, he takes from him his whole armor in which he trusted, and divides his spoils.