Luke 11:17

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Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself will be laid waste, and a house divided against a house will fall.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

But he, knowing their thoughts, said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation. A house divided against itself falls.

World English Bible (WEB)

But{G1161} he{G846}, knowing{G1492}{(G5761)} their{G846} thoughts{G1270}, said{G2036}{(G5627)} unto them{G846}, Every{G3956} kingdom{G932} divided{G1266}{(G5685)} against{G1909} itself{G1438} is brought to desolation{G2049}{(G5743)}; and{G2532} a house{G3624} divided against{G1909} a house{G3624} falleth{G4098}{(G5719)}.

Strong's King James

(17) But He knew their thoughts, saying to them, "Every kingdom divided against itself is a ruining wasteland and a house against itself falls."

The F.O.G

[17] Jesus, knowing their thoughts, responded, "Any kingdom divided against itself collapses. A family torn apart by feuding falls.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

And he, knowing their thoughts, said to them, ‘Every kingdom having been divided against itself is desolated; and house against house doth fall;

Young's Literal Translation

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Luke 11:17

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Luke 11:17