Matthew 12:28

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But if I cast out demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has already overtaken you.

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  • Luke 11:20 : 20 But if I cast out demons by the finger of God, then the kingdom of God has already overtaken you.
  • Acts 10:38 : 38 with respect to Jesus from Nazareth, that God anointed him with the Holy Spirit and with power. He went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with him.
  • Matt 12:18 : 18 “Here is my servant whom I have chosen, the one I love, in whom I take great delight. I will put my Spirit on him, and he will proclaim justice to the nations.
  • Matt 21:31 : 31 Which of the two did his father’s will?” They said,“The first.” Jesus said to them,“I tell you the truth, tax collectors and prostitutes will go ahead of you into the kingdom of God!
  • Matt 21:43 : 43 For this reason I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit.
  • Col 1:13 : 13 He delivered us from the power of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of the Son he loves,
  • Heb 12:28 : 28 So since we are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us give thanks, and through this let us offer worship pleasing to God in devotion and awe.
  • Mark 1:15 : 15 He said,“The time is fulfilled and the kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the gospel!”
  • Mark 11:10 : 10 Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David! Hosanna in the highest!”
  • Mark 16:17 : 17 These signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new languages;
  • Luke 1:32-33 : 32 He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of his father David. 33 He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and his kingdom will never end.”
  • Luke 9:2 : 2 and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.
  • Luke 10:11 : 11 ‘Even the dust of your town that clings to our feet we wipe off against you. Nevertheless know this: The kingdom of God has come.’
  • Rom 14:17 : 17 For the kingdom of God does not consist of food and drink, but righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.
  • Luke 16:16 : 16 “The law and the prophets were in force until John; since then, the good news of the kingdom of God has been proclaimed, and everyone is urged to enter it.
  • Luke 17:20-21 : 20 The Coming of the Kingdom Now at one point the Pharisees asked Jesus when the kingdom of God was coming, so he answered,“The kingdom of God is not coming with signs to be observed, 21 nor will they say,‘Look, here it is!’ or‘There!’ For indeed, the kingdom of God is in your midst.”
  • Isa 9:6-7 : 6 For a child has been born to us, a son has been given to us. He shoulders responsibility and is called: Amazing Adviser, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 His dominion will be vast and he will bring immeasurable prosperity. He will rule on David’s throne and over David’s kingdom, establishing it and strengthening it by promoting justice and fairness, from this time forward and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Heaven’s Armies will accomplish this.
  • Dan 2:44 : 44 In the days of those kings the God of heaven will raise up an everlasting kingdom that will not be destroyed and a kingdom that will not be left to another people. It will break in pieces and bring about the demise of all these kingdoms. But it will stand forever.
  • Dan 7:14 : 14 To him was given ruling authority, honor, and sovereignty. All peoples, nations, and language groups were serving him. His authority is eternal and will not pass away. His kingdom will not be destroyed.
  • Matt 6:33 : 33 But above all pursue his kingdom and righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

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    17 But Jesus, realizing their thoughts, said to them,“Every kingdom divided against itself is destroyed, and a divided household falls.

    18 So if Satan too is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? I ask you this because you claim that I cast out demons by Beelzebul.

    19 Now if I cast out demons by Beelzebul, by whom do your sons cast them out? Therefore they will be your judges.

    20 But if I cast out demons by the finger of God, then the kingdom of God has already overtaken you.

    21 When a strong man, fully armed, guards his own palace, his possessions are safe.

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    24 But when the Pharisees heard this they said,“He does not cast out demons except by the power of Beelzebul, the ruler of demons!”

    25 Now when Jesus realized what they were thinking, he said to them,“Every kingdom divided against itself is destroyed, and no town or house divided against itself will stand.

    26 So if Satan casts out Satan, he is divided against himself. How then will his kingdom stand?

    27 And if I cast out demons by Beelzebul, by whom do your sons cast them out? For this reason they will be your judges.

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    29 How else can someone enter a strong man’s house and steal his property, unless he first ties up the strong man? Then he can thoroughly plunder the house.

    30 Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters.

  • Mark 3:22-23
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    22 The experts in the law who came down from Jerusalem said,“He is possessed by Beelzebul,” and,“By the ruler of demons he casts out demons!”

    23 So he called them and spoke to them in parables:“How can Satan cast out Satan?

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    14 Jesus and Beelzebul Now he was casting out a demon that was mute. When the demon had gone out, the man who had been mute began to speak, and the crowds were amazed.

    15 But some of them said,“By the power of Beelzebul, the ruler of demons, he casts out demons!”

  • 34 But the Pharisees said,“By the ruler of demons he casts out demons!”

  • 9 Heal the sick in that town and say to them,‘The kingdom of God has come upon you!’

  • 8 (For Jesus had said to him,“Come out of that man, you unclean spirit!”)

  • Mark 3:26-27
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    26 And if Satan rises against himself and is divided, he is not able to stand and his end has come.

    27 But no one is able to enter a strong man’s house and steal his property unless he first ties up the strong man. Then he can thoroughly plunder his house.

  • Mark 1:25-26
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    25 But Jesus rebuked him:“Silence! Come out of him!”

    26 After throwing him into convulsions, the unclean spirit cried out with a loud voice and came out of him.

  • Luke 4:35-36
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    35 But Jesus rebuked him:“Silence! Come out of him!” Then, after the demon threw the man down in their midst, he came out of him without hurting him.

    36 They were all amazed and began to say to one another,“What’s happening here? For with authority and power he commands the unclean spirits, and they come out!”

  • 39 So he went into all of Galilee preaching in their synagogues and casting out demons.

  • 1 The Sending of the Twelve Apostles After Jesus called the twelve together, he gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases,

  • 28 Healing the Gadarene Demoniacs When he came to the other side, to the region of the Gadarenes, two demon-possessed men coming from the tombs met him. They were extremely violent, so that no one was able to pass by that way.

  • Mark 9:28-29
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    28 Then, after he went into the house, his disciples asked him privately,“Why couldn’t we cast it out?”

    29 He told them,“This kind can come out only by prayer.”

  • 19 Then the disciples came to Jesus privately and said,“Why couldn’t we cast it out?”

  • 16 When it was evening, many demon-possessed people were brought to him. He drove out the spirits with a word, and healed all who were sick.

  • 31 Now is the judgment of this world; now the ruler of this world will be driven out.

  • 1 Sending Out the Twelve Apostles Jesus called his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits so they could cast them out and heal every kind of disease and sickness.

  • 15 and to have authority to cast out demons.

  • 42 As the boy was approaching, the demon threw him to the ground and shook him with convulsions. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, healed the boy, and gave him back to his father.

  • 17 Then the seventy-two returned with joy, saying,“Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name!”

  • 23 Just then there was a man in their synagogue with an unclean spirit, and he cried out,

  • 26 Healing of a Demoniac So they sailed over to the region of the Gerasenes, which is opposite Galilee.

  • 25 Now when Jesus saw that a crowd was quickly gathering, he rebuked the unclean spirit, saying to it,“Mute and deaf spirit, I command you, come out of him and never enter him again.”

  • 31 Then the demons begged him,“If you drive us out, send us into the herd of pigs.”

  • 14 For they are the spirits of the demons performing signs who go out to the kings of the earth to bring them together for the battle that will take place on the great day of God, the All-Powerful.

  • 11 And whenever the unclean spirits saw him, they fell down before him and cried out,“You are the Son of God.”

  • 11 ‘Even the dust of your town that clings to our feet we wipe off against you. Nevertheless know this: The kingdom of God has come.’

  • 41 Demons also came out of many, crying out,“You are the Son of God!” But he rebuked them, and would not allow them to speak, because they knew that he was the Christ.

  • 33 Now in the synagogue there was a man who had the spirit of an unclean demon, and he cried out with a loud voice,

  • 20 For the kingdom of God is demonstrated not in idle talk but with power.

  • 29 For Jesus had started commanding the evil spirit to come out of the man.(For it had seized him many times, so he would be bound with chains and shackles and kept under guard. But he would break the restraints and be driven by the demon into deserted places.)

  • 36 Those who had seen it told them how the man who had been demon-possessed had been healed.

  • 34 So he healed many who were sick with various diseases and drove out many demons. But he would not permit the demons to speak, because they knew him.

  • 38 with respect to Jesus from Nazareth, that God anointed him with the Holy Spirit and with power. He went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with him.