en_tn/mat/12/26.md

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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.”