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Matthew 12

Matthew 12:24

A House Divided · Matthew 12:22–30
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Translations

Modern
But when the Pharisees heard this, they said, “Only by Beelzebul, the prince of demons, does this man drive out demons.”
Traditional
But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, This fellow doth not cast out devils, but by Beelzebub the prince of the devils.
Literal
And the Pharisees, having heard, said, “This man does not cast out the demons except by Beelzebul, ruler of the demons.”
Latin
Pharisæi autem audientes, dixerunt: Hic non ejicit dæmones nisi in Beelzebub principe dæmoniorum.

Original

Greek
English
But when the Pharisees heard this, they said, “Only by Beelzebul, the prince of demons, does this man drive out demons.”

Notes

Matthew 12:22–45

The Pharisees, the teachers of religious law, and many people of his generation rejected the Messiah.

Theme notes and profiles

Satan The Pharisees God or Satan? Jesus and Satan

Events

Parallels

Mark 3:20–27 Luke 11:14–23

People

Pharisee: A strict Jewish sect known for legalism and hypocrisy Satan: The adversary, the devil, the tempter of humanity

Glossary

Beelzebul Beelzebul, Beelzebub Gods and Goddesses Gospel Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Judgment Miracle Unpardonable Sin, Unforgivable Sin

Topics

Beelzebub: The Prince of Devils Infidelity: General Scriptures Concerning Jesus, the Christ: Heals a Demoniac, and Denounces the Scribes and Pharisees (In Galilee) Jesus, the Christ: Miracles of Heals a Demoniac Miracles of Jesus, in Chronological Order: Heals a Demoniac Persecution of Jesus Reviling and Reproaching: Pharisees Satan: Beelzebul Satan: The Prince of Demons Scoffing: General Scriptures Concerning The Pharisees: Imputed Christ's Miracles to Satan's Power Titles and Names of the Devil: Beelzebub Titles and Names of the Devil: Prince of the Devils