New International VersionAnd if Satan opposes himself and is divided, he cannot stand; his end has come.
New Living TranslationAnd if Satan is divided and fights against himself, how can he stand? He would never survive.
English Standard VersionAnd if Satan has risen up against himself and is divided, he cannot stand, but is coming to an end.
Berean Standard BibleAnd if Satan is divided and rises against himself, he cannot stand; his end has come.
Berean Literal BibleAnd if Satan has risen up against himself and has been divided, he is not able to stand, but is coming to an end.
King James BibleAnd if Satan rise up against himself, and be divided, he cannot stand, but hath an end.
New King James VersionAnd if Satan has risen up against himself, and is divided, he cannot stand, but has an end.
New American Standard BibleAnd if Satan has risen up against himself and is divided, he cannot stand, but he is finished!
NASB 1995“If Satan has risen up against himself and is divided, he cannot stand, but he is finished!
NASB 1977“And if Satan has risen up against himself and is divided, he cannot stand, but he is finished!
Legacy Standard BibleAnd if Satan has risen up against himself and is divided, he cannot stand, but he is finished!
Amplified BibleAnd if Satan has risen up against himself and is divided, he cannot stand, but is coming to an end.
Christian Standard BibleAnd if Satan opposes himself and is divided, he cannot stand but is finished.
Holman Christian Standard BibleAnd if Satan rebels against himself and is divided, he cannot stand but is finished!
American Standard VersionAnd if Satan hath risen up against himself, and is divided, he cannot stand, but hath an end.
Contemporary English VersionSo if Satan fights against himself, that will be the end of him.
English Revised VersionAnd if Satan hath risen up against himself, and is divided, he cannot stand, but hath an end.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationSo if Satan rebels against himself and is divided, he cannot last. That will be the end of him.
Good News TranslationSo if Satan's kingdom divides into groups, it cannot last, but will fall apart and come to an end.
International Standard VersionSo if Satan rebels against himself and is divided, he cannot stand. Indeed, his end has come.
NET BibleAnd if Satan rises against himself and is divided, he is not able to stand and his end has come.
New Heart English BibleAnd if Satan has risen up against himself, and is divided, he will not be able to stand, but has an end.
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd if Satan rise up against himself, and be divided, he cannot stand, but hath an end.
Weymouth New TestamentSo if Satan has risen in arms and has made war upon himself, stand he cannot, but meets his end. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd if Satan is divided and rises against himself, he cannot stand; his end has come.
World English BibleIf Satan has risen up against himself, and is divided, he can’t stand, but has an end. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand if Satan rose against himself, and has been divided, he cannot be made to stand, but has an end.
Berean Literal BibleAnd if Satan has risen up against himself and has been divided, he is not able to stand, but is coming to 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.
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd if Satan rise up against himself, and has been divided, he cannot stand, but has an end. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd if Satan be risen up against himself, he is divided, and cannot stand, but hath an end.
Catholic Public Domain VersionAnd if Satan has risen up against himself, he would be divided, and he would not be able to stand; instead he reaches the end.
New American BibleAnd if Satan has risen up against himself and is divided, he cannot stand; that is the end of him.
New Revised Standard VersionAnd if Satan has risen up against himself and is divided, he cannot stand, but his end has come. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd if Satan rises up against himself and is divided, he cannot stand, but that is his end.
Aramaic Bible in Plain English“And if Satan were to rise up against himself and be divided, he would not be able to stand, but it would be his end.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd if "Satan rise up against himself, and be divided, he can not stand, but has an end.
Godbey New Testamentand if Satan stand up against himself, and is divided, he is not able to stand, but has an end.
Haweis New Testament
So if Satan rise up against himself, and is divided, he cannot subsist, but cometh to an end.
Mace New Testament
so if satan rise up in opposition to his own interest, his power cannot subsist, but must entirely cease.
Weymouth New Testament
So if Satan has risen in arms and has made war upon himself, stand he cannot, but meets his end.
Worrell New Testament
And, if Satan did arise against himself, and was divided, he cannot stand, but has an end.
Worsley New Testament
he cannot stand, buthis kingdom is at an end.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context A House Divided… 25If a house is divided against itself, it cannot stand. 26AndifSatanis dividedandrisesagainsthimself,he cannotstand;his endhas 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.…
Cross References Matthew 12:25-26Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself will be laid waste, and every city or household divided against itself will not stand. / If Satan drives out Satan, he is divided against himself. How then can his kingdom stand?
Luke 11:17-18Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself will be laid waste, and a house divided against a house will fall. / If Satan is divided against himself, how can his kingdom stand? After all, you say that I drive out demons by Beelzebul.
Revelation 12:7-9Then a war broke out in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. / But the dragon was not strong enough, and no longer was any place found in heaven for him and his angels. / And the great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him.
Isaiah 14:12-15How you have fallen from heaven, O day star, son of the dawn! You have been cut down to the ground, O destroyer of nations. / You said in your heart: “I will ascend to the heavens; I will raise my throne above the stars of God. I will sit on the mount of assembly, in the far reaches of the north. / I will ascend above the tops of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.” ...
John 12:31Now judgment is upon this world; now the prince of this world will be cast out.
Ephesians 6:12For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
2 Corinthians 4:4The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.
Colossians 1:13He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of His beloved Son,
1 John 3:8The one who practices sin is of the devil, because the devil has been sinning from the very start. This is why the Son of God was revealed, to destroy the works of the devil.
Genesis 3:15And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed. He will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.”
Daniel 2:44In the days of those kings, the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed, nor will it be left to another people. It will shatter all these kingdoms and bring them to an end, but will itself stand forever.
Daniel 7:14And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.
John 16:11and in regard to judgment, because the prince of this world has been condemned.
Hebrews 2:14Now since the children have flesh and blood, He too shared in their humanity, so that by His death He might destroy him who holds the power of death, that is, the devil,
1 Peter 5:8Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
Treasury of Scripture And if Satan rise up against himself, and be divided, he cannot stand, but has an end. Jump to Previous AdversaryArmsDividedDivisionEndFinishedMeetsOpposesRiseRisenSatanStandSubsistWarJump to Next AdversaryArmsDividedDivisionEndFinishedMeetsOpposesRiseRisenSatanStandSubsistWarMark 3 1.Jesus heals the withered hand,10.and many other infirmities;11.rebukes the unclean spirit;13.chooses his twelve apostles;22.convinces the blasphemy of casting out demons by Beelzebub;31.and shows who are his brother, sister, and mother.And if Satan is dividedThis phrase suggests internal conflict within the kingdom of Satan. In the context of Mark 3, Jesus is responding to accusations from the scribes that He is casting out demons by the power of Beelzebul, another name for Satan. The idea of division within Satan's realm is used to illustrate the absurdity of their claim. Biblically, division is often seen as a sign of weakness and impending downfall, as seen in other scriptures like Matthew 12:25 and Luke 11:17, where Jesus speaks of a house divided against itself not being able to stand. and rises against himself
The imagery of Satan rising against himself further emphasizes the self-destructive nature of division. Historically, the concept of a kingdom or entity rising against itself would be understood as a precursor to collapse. This phrase also highlights the impossibility of Satan working against his own interests, which would be contrary to his nature as the adversary. Theologically, it underscores the unity and singular purpose of evil, contrasting with the unity and purpose found in the Kingdom of God. he cannot stand
This statement is a logical conclusion drawn from the previous phrases. If Satan's kingdom is divided, it cannot maintain its power or influence. The inability to stand is a metaphor for inevitable defeat. This reflects the biblical principle that unity is essential for strength and endurance, as seen inEcclesiastes 4:12, where a cord of three strands is not easily broken. It also foreshadows the ultimate defeat of Satan, as prophesied inRevelation 20:10. his end has come
The phrase "his end has come" signifies the ultimate downfall and destruction of Satan's power. In the broader biblical narrative, this points to the eschatological promise of Satan's defeat and the establishment of God's eternal kingdom. This is consistent with prophecies found inDaniel 7:26-27 andRevelation 20:10, where the end of evil is assured. Theologically, it reassures believers of the temporary nature of Satan's influence and the certainty of God's victory through Jesus Christ. Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristThe central figure in the Gospel of Mark, Jesus is addressing the accusations from the scribes that He is casting out demons by the power of Beelzebul. 2. SatanReferred to in this verse as the adversary, representing the kingdom of darkness. Jesus uses the concept of division within Satan's kingdom to illustrate the absurdity of the scribes' accusations. 3. ScribesReligious leaders and scholars of the Jewish law who accused Jesus of being possessed by Beelzebul and casting out demons by his power. 4. BeelzebulA name used for Satan, often interpreted as "lord of the flies" or "lord of the dwelling." The scribes accused Jesus of being in league with Beelzebul. 5. KingdomThe concept of a kingdom is used metaphorically to describe the realm of Satan and the spiritual battle between good and evil. Teaching Points Unity in the Kingdom of GodJust as a divided kingdom cannot stand, the Church must remain united in purpose and mission to effectively advance God's kingdom. Discernment in Spiritual WarfareBelievers must be discerning of the enemy's tactics, recognizing that division and deception are tools used by Satan to weaken the Church. The Power of Christ Over DarknessJesus' authority over demons demonstrates His power over the kingdom of darkness, reassuring believers of His ultimate victory. The Importance of Sound DoctrineUnderstanding and adhering to sound doctrine helps prevent division and confusion within the Church, aligning believers with the truth of God's Word. Living in VictoryChristians are called to live in the victory of Christ, resisting the enemy's attempts to sow division and standing firm in faith. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Mark 3
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Greek Andκαὶ(kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.ifεἰ(ei)Conjunction
Strong's 1487:If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.SatanΣατανᾶς(Satanas)Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4567:An adversary, Satan. Of Chaldee origin corresponding to ma'bad; the accuser, i.e. The devil.is dividedἐμερίσθη(emeristhē)Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 3307:From meros; to part, i.e. to apportion, bestow, share, or to disunite, differ.andκαὶ(kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.risesἀνέστη(anestē)Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 450:To raise up, set up; I rise from among (the) dead; I arise, appear. From ana and histemi; to stand up.againstἐφ’(eph’)Preposition
Strong's 1909:On, to, against, on the basis of, at.himself,ἑαυτὸν(heauton)Reflexive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1438:Himself, herself, itself.he cannotδύναται(dynatai)Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1410:(a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible.stand;στῆναι(stēnai)Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active
Strong's 2476:A prolonged form of a primary stao stah'-o; to stand, used in various applications.[his] endτέλος(telos)Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 5056:(a) an end, (b) event or issue, (c) the principal end, aim, purpose, (d) a tax.has come.ἔχει(echei)Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2192:To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.
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