Mark 3:25 - A House Divided (2024)

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If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand.New Living Translation
Similarly, a family splintered by feuding will fall apart.English Standard Version
And if a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand.Berean Standard Bible
If a house is divided against itself, it cannot stand.Berean Literal Bible
And if a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand.King James Bible
And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand.New King James Version
And if a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand.New American Standard Bible
If a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand.NASB 1995
“If a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand.NASB 1977
“And if a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand.Legacy Standard Bible
And if a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand.Amplified Bible
And if a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand.Christian Standard Bible
If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand.Holman Christian Standard Bible
If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand. American Standard Version
And if a house be divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand.Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“And if a house will be divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand.”Contemporary English Version
And a family that fights won't last long either. Douay-Rheims Bible
And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand. English Revised Version
And if a house be divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand.GOD'S WORD® Translation
And if a household is divided against itself, that household will not last.Good News Translation
If a family divides itself into groups which fight each other, that family will fall apart. International Standard Version
And if a household is divided against itself, that household won't stand. Literal Standard Version
and if a house is divided against itself, that house cannot be made to stand;Majority Standard Bible
If a house is divided against itself, it cannot stand.New American Bible
And if a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand.NET Bible
If a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand.New Revised Standard Version
And if a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand.New Heart English Bible
And if a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand.Webster's Bible Translation
And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand.Weymouth New Testament
and if a family splits into parties, that family cannot continue.World English Bible
If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand. Young's Literal Translation
and if a house against itself be divided, that house cannot be made to stand;Additional Translations ...

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A House Divided
…24If a kingdom is divided against itself, it cannot stand. 25 If a house is divided against itself, it cannot stand. 26And if Satan is divided and rises against himself, he cannot stand; his end has come.…

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Mark 3:24
If a kingdom is divided against itself, it cannot stand.Mark 3:26
And if Satan is divided and rises against himself, he cannot stand; his end has come.

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And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand.

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What did Jesus mean a house divided? ›

A house divided against itself cannot stand. This phrase is often used to describe a political system or organization that is in turmoil because of the internal conflict among its members.

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What is the meaning of a house divided? ›

When you use the expression 'A House Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand' you. literally mean that success comes from sticking together and to do anything. else is to invoke disaster. Example of use: “I wish Ben and Jerry would learn to get along. After all, a house divided against itself cannot stand.”

What does Mark chapter 3 verse 25 mean? ›

Jesus' intent, here, is to point out that it would be foolish for Satan to use his own power to interfere with demons. Jesus' "house" can weather minor lapses in unity such as Judas' betrayal and Peter's denial. To be a serious threat, the rebelling authority needs to be on par with the leader of the house.

What does the Bible say about a house divided Cannot stand? ›

The actual origin of the quote comes from the synoptic gospels (this from Matthew, 12:25) : And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand.

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What was the main point of the house Divided? ›

In this speech fragment from 1857, which he later expanded as the opening speech of the 1858 US Senate campaign against Stephen A. Douglas, Abraham Lincoln identified slavery as a moral and a political issue that threatened the continued existence of the United States.

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What is the significance of the quote a house divided? ›

The "House Divided" speech opens the volume. Lincoln's remarks in Springfield depict the danger of slavery-based disunion, and it rallied Republicans across the North. Along with the Gettysburg Address and his second inaugural address, the speech became one of the best-known of his career.

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Why did Abraham Lincoln say a house divided against itself cannot stand? ›

“'You've got to be on one side or the other. ' In effect, he's saying, 'I'm on the side of freedom and Douglas … is on the side of slavery. '” Or, to quote the man himself: “A house divided against itself cannot stand. I believe this government cannot endure, permanently half slave and half free.

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What is the metaphor house divided? ›

Consider the symbolism of Lincoln's main metaphor, the Union as a house: “A house divided against itself cannot stand … I do not expect the Union to be dissolved – I do not expect the house to fall – but I do expect it will cease to be divided.” Building and maintaining a house is familial and collaborative.

What was meant by the words "a house divided against itself cannot stand"? ›

It was a clear reference to what Jesus said in Mark 3:25. He said “a house divided against itself can not stand". Lincoln meant that our nation could not last as one half free and one half slavery. The opposing ideologies would bring about a solition whereby it will become one way or the other.

What is the prayer for Mark 3 25? ›

God Almighty, the Giver of life, we, your children, rejoice that we have been afforded the singular privilege of communion and conversation with you.

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What is the main point of Mark Chapter 3? ›

He points out that those who do God's will are His true family. This extends to those of us who accept Jesus as Lord and follow God's Word, the Bible. Mark 3 shows how taking Jesus at His word leads to truth while interpreting His words and actions through our own pride and prejudice leads us to destruction.

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What does Jesus say about division? ›

In Luke 12:51 Jesus said, “Do you think I came to bring peace on earth? No, I tell you, but division. From now on there will be five in one family divided against each other, three against two and two against three.” In Matthew 10:34 Jesus states, “Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to earth.