18. You say I am empowered by Satan. But if Satan is divided and fighting against himself, how can his kingdom survive?
19. And if I am empowered by Satan, what about your own exorcists? They cast out demons, too, so they will condemn you for what you have said.
20. But if I am casting out demons by the power of God, then the Kingdom of God has arrived among you.
21. For when a strong man like Satan is fully armed and guards his palace, his possessions are safe—
22. until someone even stronger attacks and overpowers him, strips him of his weapons, and carries off his belongings.
23. “Anyone who isn’t with me opposes me, and anyone who isn’t working with me is actually working against me.