Mark 3:24
“And if a kingdom be divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.”
Mark 3:24 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And if a kingdom be divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And if a kingdom be divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And if a kingdom be divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.
- DARBYDarby
- And if a kingdom has become divided against itself, that kingdom cannot subsist.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and if a kingdom against itself be divided, that kingdom cannot be made to stand;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.
Context: Mark 3
22And the scribes which came down from Jerusalem said, He hath Beelzebub, and by the prince of the devils casteth he out devils.
23And he called them unto him, and said unto them in parables, How can Satan cast out Satan?
24And if a kingdom be divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.
25And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand.
26And if Satan rise up against himself, and be divided, he cannot stand, but hath an end.
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Commentary
Mark 3 is a passage that focuses on the growing opposition to Jesus and his ministry. In this chapter, we see the religious leaders of the day plotting to destroy Jesus and his message. We also see Jesus' response to their opposition, as he continues to preach and heal the sick.