15 But some of them said, “By Beelzebul the ruler of demons he expels demons!”
16 And others, in order to test him, were demanding from him a sign from heaven.
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.