22 Then a man possessed by evil spirits was brought to Yeshua. He was blind and unable to speak, but Yeshua healed him so that he could both speak and see. 23 All the people were amazed and were saying, “Surely this must be the promised descendant of David?”

24 [ref]When the Pharisees’ party heard about that, they said, “That man’s only driving out demons by the authority of Beelzebul, the demons’ leader.”

25 But Yeshua, knowing their thoughts, said, “Every kingdom that’s divided against itself is doomed, and any city or household that’s divided against itself will self-destruct. 26 If Satan’s driving out Satan, then he’s divided against himself, and how could his kingdom possibly be established? 27 And if I’m driving out demons by Beelzebul’s authority, then whose authority are your sons using to drive them out? 28 But if I’m driving out demons by God’s spirit’s authority, then that must mean that God’s kingdom has already arrived among you people.

29 “How can someone go into a strong man’s house and steal his goods if they don’t tie him up first? Only then can his home be plundered.

30 [ref]“Anyone who’s not for me is against me, and anyone who isn’t helping me gather others is scattering them. 31 That’s why I’m telling you that people can be forgiven for all kinds of sin and slander, except that slandering God’s spirit won’t be forgiven. 32 [ref]Anyone who speaks out against humanity’s child can be forgiven, but anyone who speaks out against the holy spirit won’t be forgiven either in this age or in the coming one.