Holman Christian Standard Bible

Matthew 12:20-29 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

20. He will not break a bruised reed,and He will not put out a smoldering wick,until He has led justice to victory.

21. The nations will put their hope in His name.

22. Then a demon-possessed man who was blind and unable to speak was brought to Him. He healed him, so that the man could both speak and see.

23. And all the crowds were astounded and said, “Perhaps this is the Son of David! ”

24. When the Pharisees heard this, they said, “The man drives out demons only by Beelzebul, the ruler of the demons.”

25. Knowing their thoughts, He told them: “Every kingdom divided against itself is headed for destruction, and no city or house divided against itself will stand.

26. If Satan drives out Satan, he is divided against himself. How then will his kingdom stand?

27. And if I drive out demons by Beelzebul, who is it your sons drive them out by? For this reason they will be your judges.

28. If I drive out demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has come to you.

29. How can someone enter a strong man’s house and steal his possessions unless he first ties up the strong man? Then he can rob his house.