14. Then the Pharisees, departing, took council against him, as to how they might destroy him.
15. But Jesus, knowing this, withdrew from there. And many followed him, and he cured them all.
16. And he instructed them, lest they make him known.
17. Then what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah was fulfilled, saying:
18. "Behold, my servant whom I have chosen, my beloved in whom my soul is well pleased. I will place my Spirit over him, and he shall announce judgment to the nations.
19. He shall not contend, nor cry out, neither shall anyone hear his voice in the streets.
20. He shall not crush the bruised reed, and he shall not extinguish the smoking wick, until he sends forth judgment unto victory.
21. And the Gentiles shall hope in his name."
22. Then one who had a demon, who was blind and mute, was brought to him. And he cured him, so that he spoke and saw.
23. And all the crowds were stupefied, and they said, "Could this be the son of David?"
24. But the Pharisees, hearing it, said, "This man does not cast out demons, except by Beelzebub, the prince of the demons."
25. But Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said to them: "Every kingdom divided against itself will become desolate. And every city or house divided against itself will not stand.
26. So if Satan casts out Satan, then he is divided against himself. How then will his kingdom stand?