Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 11:18
If Satan also be divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? because ye say that I cast out devils through Beelzebub.
And if Satan also be divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand?…. This is the accommodation of the above parables, or proverbial sentences; suggesting, that Satan must be against himself, if what the Pharisees said was true; and consequently, his kingdom and government, could not long subsist:
because ye say that I cast out devils through Beelzebub; which is all one as to say, that Satan is divided against himself, which is not reasonable to suppose; [See comments on Mt 12:26] and
[See comments on Mr 3:26].
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
Because ye say ( ). Jesus here repeats in indirect discourse (accusative and infinitive) the charge made against him in verse 15. The condition is of the first class, determined as fulfilled.
Fuente: Robertson’s Word Pictures in the New Testament
Satan. See on ch. Luk 10:18.
Be divided. See on Mt 12:26.
Fuente: Vincent’s Word Studies in the New Testament
1) “If Satan also be divided against himself,” (ei de kai ho satanas eph’ heauton diemeristhe) “Then if Satan was also divided against himself,” as you all say that he is, according to your reasoning; If he rises up against himself, Mar 3:26.
2) “How shall his kingdom stand?” (pos stathesetai he basilela autou) “Just how will his kingdom be able to stand?” Would you mind explaining? Mat 12:26. He can not continue to exist, can he? Would you all tell me, Mar 3:26?
3) “Because ye say,” (hoti legete) “Because you all say,” affirm, or contend that I cast out devils, which is the truth. Then you mix it with a falsehood, as follows:
4) “That I cast out devils through Beelzebub.” (en Beelzeboul ekballein me ta daimonia) “That I expel demons by the power (dynamic) of Beelzebub;” See? Luk 11:15; Mat 12:24; Mar 3:22.
The bitterest enemies of Jesus could not deny that He performed miracles, Mat 12:23; Joh 3:2. They had no answer to His power, rejecting Him as the Son of God, except to attribute it to the devil, See? Joh 5:39; Joh 8:24; Joh 20:30-31.
Fuente: Garner-Howes Baptist Commentary
“And if Satan also is divided against himself, how shall his kingship stand? Because you say that I cast out demons by Beelzeboul.”
It would indeed mean that Satan was divided against himself, faction warring with faction. How then could his kingship hope to survive? And this was because they said that He cast out demons by Beelzeboul, and was thus demonstrating that he was on Beelzeboul’s side against other demons.
Fuente: Commentary Series on the Bible by Peter Pett
18 If Satan also be divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? because ye say that I cast out devils through Beelzebub.
Ver. 18. See Mat 12:38 ; Mat 16:1 ; Mar 3:24 .
Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
Beelzebub. Aramaean, as in Luk 11:15. See note on Mat 10:25. This is the “unpardonable sin”. See Mar 8:28-30.
Fuente: Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics
Luk 11:18. ) even Satan: of whom however this is not at all to be supposed likely.
Fuente: Gnomon of the New Testament
Satan: Mat 12:26
ye say: Luk 11:15, Mat 12:31-34, Jam 3:5-8
Reciprocal: Mat 12:25 – Every kingdom
Fuente: The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Luk 11:18-23. See on Mat 12:26-30. By (literally in, i.e., in the use of) the finger of God (Luk 11:20). This is the same as: in the spirit of God (Matthew), the one expression explaining the other. His use of the power (finger) of God was a proof that He worked in union with the Spirit of God, and vice versa.
A stronger than he (Luk 11:22). This term is not used by Matthew, but implied in his account. The stronger One is Christ, who had come into the world, and was spoiling Satan by means of these very miracles at which they blasphemed. There is also an intimation of final and complete victory.
Fuente: A Popular Commentary on the New Testament
11:18 If Satan also be divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? because ye say that I cast out devils {c} through Beelzebub.
(c) By the name and power of Beelzebub.