Matthew 12:28 “But if I drive out demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of Go…”

Matthew 12:28

But if I drive out demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come unto you.

World English Bible

But if I by the Spirit of God cast out demons, then God’s Kingdom has come upon you.

American Standard Version

But if I by the Spirit of God cast out demons, then is the kingdom of God come upon you.

Geneva Bible 1599

But if I cast out deuils by ye Spirit of God, then is the kingdome of God come vnto you.

Darby Translation

But if I by [the] Spirit of God cast out demons, then indeed the kingdom of God is come upon you.

Young's Literal Translation

'But if I, by the Spirit of God, do cast out the demons, then come already unto you did the reign of God.

Bible in Basic English

But if I by the Spirit of God send out evil spirits, then is the kingdom of God come on you.

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Cross references

“I cast”

Luke 11:20 Acts 10:38 Mark 16:17 Matthew 12:18

Luke 11:20 · BSB

But if I drive out demons by the finger of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.

Acts 10:38 · BSB

how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him.

Mark 16:17 · BSB

And these signs will accompany those who believe: In My name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues;

Matthew 12:18 · BSB

“Here is My Servant, whom I have chosen, My beloved, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will proclaim justice to the nations.

“then”

Daniel 7:14 Matthew 6:33 Matthew 21:43 Colossians 1:13 Matthew 21:31 Mark 1:15

Daniel 7:14 · BSB

And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be de…

Matthew 6:33 · BSB

But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.

Matthew 21:43 · BSB

Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit.

Colossians 1:13 · BSB

He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of His beloved Son,

Matthew 21:31 · BSB

Which of the two did the will of his father?” “The first, ” they answered. Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, the tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God before you.

Mark 1:15 · BSB

“The time is fulfilled,” He said, “and the kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe in the gospel!”

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

27And if I drive out demons by Beelzebul, by whom do your sons drive them out? So then, they will be your judges.

29Or again, how can anyone enter a strong man’s house and steal his possessions, unless he first ties up the strong man? Then he can plunder his house.

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