Mark 3:26

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

And if Satan is divided and rises against himself, he cannot stand; his end has come.

American Standard Version (1901)

And if Satan hath risen up against himself, and is divided, he cannot stand, but hath an end.

Bible in Basic English

And if Satan is at war with himself, and there is division in him, he will not keep his place but will come to an end.

Free Bible Version

If Satan is divided and fights against himself, he won't last long—he'll soon come to an end.

Geneva Bible 1599

So if Satan make insurrection against himselfe, and be deuided, hee can not endure but is at an ende.

King James (Authorized) Version

And if Satan rise up against himself, and be divided, he cannot stand, but hath an end.

One Unity Resource Bible

If Satan [Adversary] has risen up against himself, and is divided, he can’t stand, but has an end.

Plain English Version

So, if Satan is fighting against his own mob of bad spirits, he will get weak and will not have any power. So Satan never does that. You have got it all wrong.

Translation for Translators

Similarly, if Satan and his evil spirits were fighting one another, instead of remaining strong, he would become powerless.

Unlocked Literal Bible

If Satan has risen up against himself and is divided, he is not able to stand, but has come to an end.

Noah Webster Bible

And if Satan rise up against himself, and be divided, he cannot stand, but hath an end.

World English Bible

If Satan has risen up against himself, and is divided, he can’t stand, but has an end.

Young's Literal Translation

and if the Adversary did rise against himself, and hath been divided, he cannot be made to stand, but hath an end.

Context

A House Divided

²⁵If a house is divided against itself, it cannot stand.²⁶And if Satan is divided and rises against himself, he cannot stand; his end has come.²⁷Indeed, no one can enter a strong man’s house to steal his possessions unless he first ties up the strong man. Then he can plunder his house.

Summary

This verse highlights the teaching of Jesus that a kingdom or house divided against itself cannot stand. Jesus uses this analogy to address the accusations made against Him by the scribes, emphasizing the importance of unity and harmony. It serves as a warning against internal conflict and division, urging believers to strive for peace and solidarity within the community of faith. The verse also underscores the power of Satan's influence in promoting discord and disunity, emphasizing the need for vigilance and spiritual discernment. Ultimately, it calls for believers to stand firm together in faith and love, resisting the forces that seek to divide and destroy.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

No man can enter into a strong man's house,.... This is properly a parable; the other seem to be proverbs, or sayings, that were commonly used to show the ill consequences of discords, factions, and divisions, as is explained in the note on See Gill on Mat 12:29. . Mark 3:28 mar 3:28 mar 3:28 mar 3:28Verily I say unto you,.... The Scribes and Pharisees, who had not only blasphemed him, but the Spirit of God also: all sins shall be forgiven unto the sons of men, and blasphemies wherewith soever they shall blaspheme; God; or the Son of God, angels, and men, and that through the blood of Christ, and when brought to a sense of the evil of them; for though pardon is procured before, it is not applied till then; See Gill on Mat 12:31.

Mark 3:26

A House Divided

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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

And if Satan is divided and rises against himself, he cannot stand; his end has come.

American Standard Version (1901)

And if Satan hath risen up against himself, and is divided, he cannot stand, but hath an end.

Bible in Basic English

And if Satan is at war with himself, and there is division in him, he will not keep his place but will come to an end.

Free Bible Version

If Satan is divided and fights against himself, he won't last long—he'll soon come to an end.

Geneva Bible 1599

So if Satan make insurrection against himselfe, and be deuided, hee can not endure but is at an ende.

King James (Authorized) Version

And if Satan rise up against himself, and be divided, he cannot stand, but hath an end.

One Unity Resource Bible

If Satan [Adversary] has risen up against himself, and is divided, he can’t stand, but has an end.

Plain English Version

So, if Satan is fighting against his own mob of bad spirits, he will get weak and will not have any power. So Satan never does that. You have got it all wrong.

Translation for Translators

Similarly, if Satan and his evil spirits were fighting one another, instead of remaining strong, he would become powerless.

Unlocked Literal Bible

If Satan has risen up against himself and is divided, he is not able to stand, but has come to an end.

Noah Webster Bible

And if Satan rise up against himself, and be divided, he cannot stand, but hath an end.

World English Bible

If Satan has risen up against himself, and is divided, he can’t stand, but has an end.

Young's Literal Translation

and if the Adversary did rise against himself, and hath been divided, he cannot be made to stand, but hath an end.