en_tn_condensed/mrk/03/23.md

Connecting Statement:

Jesus explains with a parable why it is foolish for people to think that Jesus is controlled by Satan. (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-parables)

Jesus called them to himself

"Jesus called the people to come to him"

How can Satan cast out Satan?

Jesus asked this rhetorical question in response to the scribes saying that he cast out demons by Beelzebul. This question can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: "Satan cannot cast out himself!" or "Satan does not go against his own evil spirits!" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-rquestion)