^{24 Ref} But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, "This man does not cast out demons, except by Beelzebul, the prince of the demons."

^{25 Ref} Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said to them, "Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation, and every city or house divided against itself will not stand.

^{26 Ref} If Satan casts out Satan, he is divided against himself. How then will his kingdom stand?

^{27 Ref} If I by Beelzebul cast out demons, by whom do your children cast them out? Therefore they will be your judges.