26 And if Satan rise up against himself, and be divided, he cannot stand, but hath an end.
26 And if Satan opposes himself and is divided, he cannot stand; his end has come.
26 And if Satan has risen up against himself and is divided, he cannot stand, but is coming to an end.
26 And if Satan has risen up against himself, and is divided, he cannot stand, but has an end.
26 And if Satan is divided and fights against himself, how can he stand? He would never survive.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Mark 3:26
Commentary on Mark 3:22-30
(Read Mark 3:22-30)
It was plain that the doctrine of Christ had a direct tendency to break the devil's power; and it was as plain, that casting of him out of the bodies of people, confirmed that doctrine; therefore Satan could not support such a design. Christ gave an awful warning against speaking such dangerous words. It is true the gospel promises, because Christ has purchased, forgiveness for the greatest sins and sinners; but by this sin, they would oppose the gifts of the Holy Ghost after Christ's ascension. Such is the enmity of the heart, that unconverted men pretend believers are doing Satan's work, when sinners are brought to repentance and newness of life.