New International Reader's Version

Matthew 12:26-30 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

26. If Satan drives out Satan, he fights against himself. Then how can his kingdom stand?

27. You say I drive out demons by the power of Beelzebub. Then by whose power do your people drive them out? So then, they will be your judges.

28. But suppose I drive out demons by the Spirit of God. Then God's kingdom has come to you.

29. "Or think about this. How can you enter a strong man's house and just take what the man owns? You must first tie him up. Then you can rob his house.

30. "Anyone who is not with me is against me. Anyone who does not gather sheep with me scatters them.