Mark 3:26 Meaning and Explanation
“And if Satan rise up against himself, and be divided, he cannot stand, but hath an end.”
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Read Full Chapter →If Satan were divided against himself, his power would not stand but would come to an end.
What Does Mark 3:26 Mean?
Jesus draws the argument to its conclusion. If Satan rose up against himself and his kingdom were divided, he could not stand; he would be finished, come to his end. The accusation that Jesus serves the devil while destroying the devil's work is therefore absurd.
But there is more than logic here. Jesus speaks of Satan having an end, and that hope shines through the reasoning. The powers of darkness are not eternal; their reign is doomed. In casting out demons, Jesus is not in league with evil but is overthrowing it. The verse assures the reader that the kingdom opposing God is destined to fall. Christ has come to bring it to its end, and His victory is sure.
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What does Mark 3:26 mean?
If Satan were divided against himself, his power would not stand but would come to an end.