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This continues an account of the Pharisees saying that it was by the power of Satan that Jesus healed a man.
If Satan drives out Satan
"If Satan works against his own kingdom" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)
how will his kingdom stand
“Satan's kingdom cannot stand,” or “Satan's kingdom will fall apart.” (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion)
drive out
"force out" or "cast out" or "throw out" or "put out"
by whom do your followers drive them out
Alternate translation: "it must also be the power of Beelzebul that enables your followers to drive out demons" (or see UDB). (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion)
they will be your judges
Alternate translation: “your followers who cast out demons by God's power will judge you for saying that I cast out demons by Beelzebul's power.”