New International Version Jesus knew their thoughts and said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself will be ruined, and every city or household divided against itself will not stand. New Living Translation Jesus knew their thoughts and replied, “Any kingdom divided by civil war is doomed. A town or family splintered by feuding will fall apart. English Standard Version Knowing their thoughts, he said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste, and no city or house divided against itself will stand. Berean Standard Bible Knowing 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. Berean Literal Bible And knowing their thoughts, He said to them, “Every kingdom having been divided against itself is brought to desolation, and every city or house having been divided against itself will not stand. King James Bible And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand: New King James Version But Jesus knew their thoughts, and said to them: “Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation, and every city or house divided against itself will not stand. New American Standard Bible And knowing their thoughts, Jesus said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste; and no city or house divided against itself will stand. NASB 1995 And knowing their thoughts Jesus said to them, “Any kingdom divided against itself is laid waste; and any city or house divided against itself will not stand. NASB 1977 And knowing their thoughts He said to them, “Any kingdom divided against itself is laid waste; and any city or house divided against itself shall not stand. Legacy Standard Bible And knowing their thoughts He said to them, “Any kingdom divided against itself is laid waste; and any city or house divided against itself will not stand. Amplified Bible Knowing their thoughts Jesus said to them, “Any kingdom that is divided against itself is being laid waste; and no city or house divided against itself will [continue to] stand. Berean Annotated Bible Knowing 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. Christian Standard Bible Knowing their thoughts, he told them, “Every kingdom divided against itself is headed for destruction, and no city or house divided against itself will stand. Holman Christian Standard Bible Knowing their thoughts, He told them: “Every kingdom divided against itself is headed for destruction, and no city or house divided against itself will stand. American Standard Version And knowing their thoughts he said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand: Contemporary English Version Jesus knew what they were thinking, so he said to them: Any kingdom where people fight each other will end up ruined. And a town or family that fights will soon destroy itself. English Revised Version And knowing their thoughts he said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand: GOD'S WORD® Translation Since Jesus knew what they were thinking, he said to them, "Every kingdom divided against itself is ruined. And every city or household divided against itself will not last. Good News Translation Jesus knew what they were thinking, and so he said to them, "Any country that divides itself into groups which fight each other will not last very long. And any town or family that divides itself into groups which fight each other will fall apart. International Standard Version He knew what they were thinking and told them, "Every kingdom divided against itself is destroyed, and every city or household divided against itself will not stand. NET Bible Now when Jesus realized what they were thinking, he said to them, "Every kingdom divided against itself is destroyed, and no town or house divided against itself will stand. New Heart English Bible And knowing their thoughts, he said to them, "Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation, and every city or house divided against itself will not stand. Webster's Bible Translation And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said to them, Every kingdom divided against itself, is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself, shall not stand. Weymouth New Testament Knowing their thoughts He said to them, "Every kingdom in which civil war has raged suffers desolation; and every city or house in which there is internal strife will be brought low. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleKnowing 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. World English Bible Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation, and every city or house divided against itself will not stand. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said to them, “Every kingdom having been divided against itself is desolated, and no city or house having been divided against itself stands, Berean Literal Bible And knowing their thoughts, He said to them, “Every kingdom having been divided against itself is brought to desolation, and every city or house having been divided against itself will not stand. Young's Literal Translation And Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said to them, 'Every kingdom having been divided against itself is desolated, and no city or house having been divided against itself, doth stand, Smith's Literal Translation And Jesus knowing their reflections, said to them, Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Jesus knowing their thoughts, said to them: Every kingdom divided against itself shall be made desolate: and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand. Catholic Public Domain Version But Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said to them: “Every kingdom divided against itself will become desolate. And every city or house divided against itself will not stand. New American Bible But he knew what they were thinking and said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself will be laid waste, and no town or house divided against itself will stand. New Revised Standard Version He knew what they were thinking and said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste, and no city or house divided against itself will stand. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut Jesus knew their thoughts, and said to them, Every kingdom which is divided against itself, will be destroyed; and every house or city that is divided against itself, will not stand. Aramaic Bible in Plain English But Yeshua knew their designs, and he said to them, “Every Kingdom that is divided against itself will be destroyed and every house and city that is divided against itself will not stand. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentBut Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said to them: Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation. And no city or house divided against itself shall stand. Godbey New Testament And Jesus knowing their thoughts said to them, Haweis New Testament But Jesus knowing their thoughts, said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself will be desolated; and every city, or family, divided against itself cannot subsist: Mace New Testament Jesus perceiving what they surmized, said to them, any kingdom once divided against itself will soon be desolate: nor can any city or house divided against itself, long subsist. Weymouth New Testament Knowing their thoughts He said to them, "Every kingdom in which civil war has raged suffers desolation; and every city or house in which there is internal strife will be brought low. Worrell New Testament And, knowing their thoughts, He said to them, Worsley New Testament But Jesus, who well knew their thoughts, said to them, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context A House Divided…24But when the Pharisees heard this, they said, “Only by Beelzebul, the prince of demons, does this man drive out demons.” 25 Knowing 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. 26If Satan drives out Satan, he is divided against himself. How then can his kingdom stand?… Cross References Knowing their thoughts, Matthew 9:4 But Jesus knew what they were thinking and said, “Why do you harbor evil in your hearts? John 2:24-25 But Jesus did not entrust Himself to them, for He knew them all. / He did not need any testimony about man, for He knew what was in a man. Jesus said to them, Mark 2:9-11 “Which is easier: to say to a paralytic, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up, pick up your mat, and walk’? / But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins...” He said to the paralytic, / “I tell you, get up, pick up your mat, and go home.” Luke 5:23-24 Which is easier: to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk’? / But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on the earth to forgive sins…” He said to the paralytic, “I tell you, get up, pick up your mat, and go home.” “Every kingdom divided against itself will be laid waste, Mark 3:24 If a kingdom is divided against itself, it cannot stand. Luke 11:17 Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself will be laid waste, and a house divided against a house will fall. and every city or household divided against itself will not stand.” Mark 3:25 If a house is divided against itself, it cannot stand. Psalm 127:1 A song of ascents. Of Solomon. Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain; unless the LORD protects the city, its watchmen stand guard in vain. John 17:21 that all of them may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I am in You. May they also be in Us, so that the world may believe that You sent Me. 1 Corinthians 1:10 I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree together, so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be united in mind and conviction. James 3:16 For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every evil practice. Galatians 5:15 But if you keep on biting and devouring one another, watch out, or you will be consumed by one another. Ephesians 4:3 and with diligence to preserve the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. 1 Peter 3:8 Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble. Romans 16:17 Now I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who create divisions and obstacles that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Turn away from them. 2 Corinthians 13:11 Finally, brothers, rejoice! Aim for perfect harmony, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you. Treasury of Scripture And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said to them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand: Jesus. Matthew 9:4 And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts? Psalm 139:2 Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou understandest my thought afar off. Jeremiah 17:10 I the LORD search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings. Every kingdom. Isaiah 9:21 Manasseh, Ephraim; and Ephraim, Manasseh: and they together shall be against Judah. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still. Isaiah 19:2,3 And I will set the Egyptians against the Egyptians: and they shall fight every one against his brother, and every one against his neighbour; city against city, and kingdom against kingdom… Mark 3:23-26 And he called them unto him, and said unto them in parables, How can Satan cast out Satan? … Jump to Previous City Civil Desolation Destruction Divided Division House Household Itself Jesus Kingdom Low Raged Ruined Stand Strife Subsist Suffers Thoughts War WasteJump to Next City Civil Desolation Destruction Divided Division House Household Itself Jesus Kingdom Low Raged Ruined Stand Strife Subsist Suffers Thoughts War WasteMatthew 12 1. Jesus reproves the blindness of the Pharisees concerning the Sabbath,3. by scripture, 9. by reason, 13. and by a miracle. 22. He heals a man possessed that was blind and mute; 24. and confronting the absurd charge of casting out demons by Beelzebub, 32. he shows that blasphemy against the Holy Spirit shall never be forgiven. 36. Account shall be made of idle words. 38. He rebukes the unfaithful, who seek after a sign, 46. and shows who is his brother, sister, and mother. Knowing their thoughts, Jesus knew the Pharisees’ private reasoning and exposed the false basis of their accusation. Their charge that He cast out demons by Satan’s power ignored the evident work of God before them. Mat 9:4 But Jesus knew what they were thinking and said,… Jesus said to them, He answered publicly, addressing both their accusation and its implications. Rather than avoiding their hostility, He showed that their conclusion was unreasonable. Mrk 2:9-11 Which is easier: to say to a paralytic… “Every kingdom divided against itself will be laid waste, Satan could not advance his own kingdom by driving out his own demons. A ruler whose forces work against one another cannot maintain power or accomplish a common purpose. Mrk 3:24 If a kingdom is divided against itself, it cannot stand. and every city or household divided against itself will not stand. The same principle applies at every level of life. Internal conflict destroys nations, communities, and families. Jesus used this plain reality to show that His deliverance of the demon-possessed revealed opposition to Satan’s kingdom, not cooperation with it. Mrk 3:25 If a house is divided against itself, it cannot stand. Persons / Places / Events 1. JesusThe central figure in this passage, Jesus is addressing the Pharisees and the crowd. He is responding to their thoughts and accusations with divine insight. 2. Pharisees A religious group in Judaism known for strict adherence to the Law. They are often depicted as opposing Jesus and His teachings. 3. Crowd The people who were present during Jesus' ministry, witnessing His miracles and teachings. 4. Kingdoms, Cities, Households These are metaphors used by Jesus to illustrate the principle of unity and division. They represent different levels of societal and relational structures. 5. Event This teaching occurs in the context of Jesus being accused by the Pharisees of casting out demons by the power of Beelzebul, the prince of demons. Teaching Points Unity is Essential for StabilityJesus emphasizes that division leads to destruction. Whether in a kingdom, city, or household, unity is crucial for stability and success. Spiritual Insight and Discernment Jesus knew the thoughts of the Pharisees, highlighting the importance of spiritual discernment. Believers are encouraged to seek wisdom and understanding through the Holy Spirit. Guard Against Division In families, churches, and communities, believers should actively work to prevent division by fostering love, communication, and reconciliation. The Power of Jesus' Authority Jesus demonstrates His authority not only over physical ailments and demons but also over the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Recognizing His authority should lead to trust and obedience. Reflect on Personal and Communal Unity Believers should examine their own lives and communities for areas of division and seek to address them in a Christ-like manner. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Matthew 12:25?2. How does Matthew 12:25 illustrate the importance of unity in Christian communities? 3. What can we learn about division's impact from "house divided against itself"? 4. How does Matthew 12:25 connect with Jesus' teachings on unity elsewhere in Scripture? 5. How can we apply the principle of unity in our daily church interactions? 6. What steps can we take to prevent division within our families and churches? 7. How does Matthew 12:25 challenge the unity within the church? 8. What historical context influenced Jesus' statement in Matthew 12:25? 9. How does archaeology support the events surrounding Matthew 12:25? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Matthew 12? (25) Jesus knew their thoughts.--The Searcher of Hearts saw the meaning of the whispers and the looks of real or affected horror, and now enters on a full answer to the charge. Of all the accusations brought against Him this was the one that caused the greatest Pain, and drew forth the most indignant answer. He had restored peace and joy, freedom of reason and will to those who had lost them, had been doing His Father's work on earth, and He was accused of being in league with the powers of evil. The work of healing was represented as the bait of the Tempter luring men to their final destruction. Every kingdom divided against itself.--The answer assumes, as the teaching of the New Testament does from first to last, the existence of a kingdom of evil, compact and organised, with a distinct unity of purpose. The laws which govern the life of other kingdoms are applicable to that also. Its head and ruler was not likely to enter on a work which was self-destructive. Reason, calmness, peace, these were not his gifts to men. Verses 25-37. - Our Lord shows the monstrous character of their accusation, and urges the need of a complete change at heart.(1) An a priori argument that such an action on Satan's part, as they suppose, would be self-destructive (vers. 25, 26). (2) An argumentum ad hominem. The Pharisees cannot logically and morally acknowledge that their disciples' miracles are performed by Divine help without acknowledging that Jesus' miracles are also. But then they ought to recognize what this implies-that the kingdom of God has come (vers. 27, 28). (3) This last alternative is true; for how otherwise can they explain the fact of Satan's captives being released (ver. 29)? . . . Matthew 12:25 shows Christ reading hearts, speaking with divine authority, and teaching a timeless truth: division destroys. From nations down to families, unity is essential for endurance. Satan’s kingdom cannot be behind Jesus’ deliverance ministry, because internal war ruins any realm. Believers therefore cherish oneness, recognizing that Jesus—who sees all thoughts—calls His people to stand together in truth and love so they may flourish instead of fall.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek KnowingΕἰδὼς (Eidōs) Verb - Perfect Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 1492: To know, remember, appreciate. their αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. thoughts, ἐνθυμήσεις (enthymēseis) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural Strong's 1761: Inward thought, reflection, plur: thoughts. From enthumeomai; deliberation. [Jesus] said εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. to them, αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. “Every Πᾶσα (Pasa) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. kingdom βασιλεία (basileia) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 932: From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm. divided μερισθεῖσα (meristheisa) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 3307: From meros; to part, i.e. to apportion, bestow, share, or to disunite, differ. against καθ’ (kath’) Preposition Strong's 2596: A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). itself ἑαυτῆς (heautēs) Reflexive Pronoun - Genitive Feminine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1438: Himself, herself, itself. will be laid waste, ἐρημοῦται (erēmoutai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2049: (a) I make desolate, bring to desolation, destroy, waste, (b) of a person: I strip, rob. From eremos; to lay waste. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. every πᾶσα (pasa) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. city πόλις (polis) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 4172: A city, the inhabitants of a city. Probably from the same as polemos, or perhaps from polus; a town. or ἢ (ē) Conjunction Strong's 2228: Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than. household οἰκία (oikia) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 3614: From oikos; properly, residence, but usually an abode; by implication, a family. divided μερισθεῖσα (meristheisa) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 3307: From meros; to part, i.e. to apportion, bestow, share, or to disunite, differ. against καθ’ (kath’) Preposition Strong's 2596: A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). itself ἑαυτῆς (heautēs) Reflexive Pronoun - Genitive Feminine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1438: Himself, herself, itself. will not stand. σταθήσεται (stathēsetai) Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2476: A prolonged form of a primary stao stah'-o; to stand, used in various applications. 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