KJV ORIGINAL
And the scribes which came down from Jerusalem said, He hath Beelzebub, and by the prince of the devils casteth he out devils.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The religious teachers who came down from Jerusalem were like, 'He's got Beelzebub in him — he's only casting out demons because he's working with the devil himself.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The religious leaders were so threatened by Jesus that they accused him of being in league with the devil.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Gospel of Mark was traditionally written by John Mark, likely for Roman Christians, around the 60s CE. It was written to preserve Peter's account of Jesus' life and teachings, encouraging believers facing persecution and affirming Jesus' divine authority.
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