23 So Jesus called the people together and used stories to teach them. He said, “Satan will not force his own demons out of people.
24 A kingdom that fights against itself cannot continue.
25 And a family that is divided cannot continue.
26 And if Satan is against himself and fights against his own people, then he cannot continue. And that is the end of Satan.
27 If a person wants to enter a strong man’s house and steal his things, first he must tie up the strong man. Then the thief can steal the things from the strong man’s house.
28 I tell you the truth. All sins that people do can be forgiven. And all the bad things people say against God can be forgiven.
29 But any person who says bad things against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven. He is guilty of a sin that continues forever.”