15. But some people said, “He forces out demons by the power of Beelzebul, the ruler of the demons!”
16. Others wanted to put Jesus to the test. So they asked him to show them a sign from God.
17. Jesus knew what they were thinking, and he said:A kingdom where people fight each other will end up in ruin. And a family that fights will break up.
18. If Satan fights against himself, how can his kingdom last? Yet you say that I force out demons by the power of Beelzebul.