And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your children cast them out? therefore they shall be your judges.
If I'm supposedly using the devil's power to drive out demons, then what power are your own people using when they do the same thing? Think about it, they're going to call out how ridiculous your logic is.
Jesus basically said 'your own people are about to expose how wrong you are.'
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus was confronting the Pharisees who accused Him of casting out demons by the power of Beelzebub, a name they used for Satan, during His ministry in first-century Judea. Jesus pointed out the inconsistency in their argument by noting that Jewish exorcists, whom they accepted, also performed similar acts. This exchange highlights the growing opposition Jesus faced from religious leaders who rejected His authority despite evidence of His miracles.
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