Mat 12:24-30 | Family | STEP | Beelzebub ; this name, among the Jews was applied to the prince of unclean spirits. By applying it to Christ, they expressed the utmost contempt. The ascription to the devil of what is performed by the Holy Ghost, is a sin peculiarly offensive to God, and exceedingly dangerous to men.

Matthew 12:24-30

Beelzebub; this name, among the Jews was applied to the prince of unclean spirits. By applying it to Christ, they expressed the utmost contempt. The ascription to the devil of what is performed by the Holy Ghost, is a sin peculiarly offensive to God, and exceedingly dangerous to men. Divided against himself; had their representation been true, Satan would have made war upon himself, which was absurd. Children; disciples of the Pharisees, who laid claim to the power of casting out devils, and were reputed so to do.

Shall be your judges; shall convict you of folly and wickedness, in ascribing to Satan in my case what you ascribe to God's help in their case. Kingdom of God; the reign of the Messiah on earth.

Is come unto you; has already come upon you. How can one enter; our Lord now gives the true explanation of his casting out devils. Satan, as a strong man armed, has taken possession of this world and of the souls of men. But Christ is stronger than he. He casts him out of individual hearts at his will, and will finally cast him out of the world. See Lu 11:21,22; 10:18; Re 20:1-3. There are in our world no neutrals; all men are either for Christ or against him.