²² The scribes who came down ^(A)from Jerusalem were saying, “He is possessed by ^[a](B)Beelzebul,” and “^(C)He casts out the demons by the ruler of the demons.” ^23 (D)And He called them to Himself and began speaking to them in ^(E)parables, “How can ^(F)Satan cast out Satan? ²⁴ If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.