20. Jesus went back home, and once again such a large crowd gathered that there was no chance even to eat.
21. When Jesus' family heard what he was doing, they thought he was mad and went to get him under control.
22. Some teachers of the Law of Moses came from Jerusalem and said, “This man is under the power of Beelzebul, the ruler of demons! He is even forcing out demons with the help of Beelzebul.”
23. Jesus told the people to gather around him. Then he spoke to them in riddles and said:How can Satan force himself out?
24. A nation whose people fight each other won't last very long.