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Selected Verse: Matthew 12:26 - King James

Verse	Translation	Text
Mt 12:26	King James	And if Satan cast out Satan, he is divided against himself; how shall then his kingdom stand?

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A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882]
And if Satan cast out Satan, he is divided against himself; how shall then his kingdom stand?--The argument here is irresistible. "No organized society can stand--whether kingdom, city, or household--when turned against itself; such intestine war is suicidal: But the works I do are destructive of Satan's kingdom: That I should be in league with Satan, therefore, is incredible and absurd."

A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882]

And if Satan cast out Satan, he is divided against himself; how shall then his kingdom stand?--The argument here is irresistible. "No organized society can stand--whether kingdom, city, or household--when turned against itself; such intestine war is suicidal: But the works I do are destructive of Satan's kingdom: That I should be in league with Satan, therefore, is incredible and absurd."

Vincent's Word Studies, by Marvin R. Vincent [1886]
He is divided (ἐμερίσθη) Lit., "he was divided." If he is casting himself out, there must have been a previous division.

Vincent's Word Studies, by Marvin R. Vincent [1886]

He is divided (ἐμερίσθη)

Lit., "he was divided." If he is casting himself out, there must have been a previous division.

Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65]
How shall his kingdom be established - Does not that subtle spirit know thin is not the way to establish his kingdom?

Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65]

How shall his kingdom be established - Does not that subtle spirit know thin is not the way to establish his kingdom?

Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826
If Satan cast out Satan - A good cause will produce a good effect, and an evil cause an evil effect. Were I on Satan's side, I would act for his interest and confirm his influence among you; but I oppose his maxims by my doctrine, and his influence by my power.

Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826

If Satan cast out Satan - A good cause will produce a good effect, and an evil cause an evil effect. Were I on Satan's side, I would act for his interest and confirm his influence among you; but I oppose his maxims by my doctrine, and his influence by my power.

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