Luke 11:17 - Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

But He, [well] aware of their intent and purpose, said to them, Every kingdom split up against itself is doomed and brought to desolation, and so house falls upon house. [The disunited household will collapse.]

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

But he, knowing their thoughts, said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and a house divided against an house falleth.

American Standard Version (1901)

But he, knowing their thoughts, said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and a house divided against a house falleth.

Common English Bible

Because Jesus knew what they were thinking, he said to them, “Every kingdom involved in civil war becomes a wasteland, and a house torn apart by divisions will collapse.

Catholic Public Domain Version

But when he perceived their thoughts, he said to them: "Every kingdom divided against itself will become desolate, and house will fall upon house.