²²Then some people brought Jesus a man possessed by a demon. The demon made the man blind and unable to talk. Jesus cured him so that he could talk and see.

²³The crowds were all amazed and said, “Can this man be the Son of David?” ²⁴When the Pharisees heard this, they said, “This man can force demons out of people only with the help of Beelzebul, the ruler of demons.”

²⁵Since Jesus knew what they were thinking, he said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself is ruined. And every city or household divided against itself will not last. ²⁶If Satan forces Satan out, he is divided against himself. How, then, can his kingdom last? ²⁷If I force demons out of people with the help of Beelzebul, who helps your followers force them out? That’s why they will be your judges. ²⁸But if I force demons out with the help of God’s Spirit, then God’s kingdom has come to you. ²⁹How can anyone go into a strong man’s house and steal his property? First he must tie up the strong man. Then he can go through his house and steal his property.

³⁰“Whoever isn’t with me is against me. Whoever doesn’t gather with me scatters.

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