Mark 3:22-24

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²² But the ·teachers of the law [scribes] from Jerusalem were saying, “·Beelzebul [^Canother name for Satan] is ·living inside [possessing] him! He uses power from the ·ruler [prince] of demons to ·force [drive; cast] demons out of people.”

²³ So Jesus called the people together and ·taught them with stories [^Lspoke to them in parables; ^CGreek parabolē, which can mean stories and analogies of various kinds]. He said, ·“Satan will not force himself out of people. [^L“How can Satan drive out Satan?] ²⁴ A kingdom that is ·divided [at war with itself] cannot ·continue [stand],