17. But he, knowing their thoughts, said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste, and a divided household falls.
18. So if Satan also is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? For you say that I expel demons by Beelzebul.
19. But if I expel demons by Beelzebul, by whom do your sons expel them? For this reason they will be your judges!
20. But if I expel demons by the finger of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you!
21. When a strong man, fully armed, guards his own palace, his possessions are safe.
22. But when a stronger man attacks him and conquers him, he takes away his full armor in which he trusted and distributes his plunder.