22 Some people brought to Jesus a man who was blind and could not talk because he had a demon in him. Jesus healed the man, and then he was able to talk and see. 23 The crowds were so amazed they asked, "Could Jesus be the Son of David?"12.23 Could Jesus be the Son of David: Or "Does Jesus think he is the Son of David?" See the note at 9.27.
24 Mt 9.34;10.25.When the Pharisees heard this, they said, "He forces out demons by the power of Beelzebul, the ruler of the demons!"
25 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. 26 So if Satan fights against himself, how can his kingdom last? 27 If I use the power of Beelzebul to force out demons, whose power do your own followers use to force them out? Your followers are the ones who will judge you. 28 But when I force out demons by the power of God’s Spirit, it proves that God’s kingdom has already come to you. 29 Tb 8.3.How can anyone break into a strong man’s house and steal his things, unless he first ties up the strong man? Then he can take everything.
30 Mk 9.40.If you are not on my side, you are against me. If you don’t gather in the harvest with me, you scatter it.