Matthew 12:24
12:24 But when the Pharisees 1 heard this they said, “He does not cast out demons except by the power of Beelzebul, 2 the ruler 3 of demons!”
Matthew 12:31
12:31 For this reason I tell you, people will be forgiven for every sin and blasphemy, 4 but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven.
1 sn See the note on Pharisees in 3:7.
2 tn Grk “except by Beelzebul.”
sn Beelzebul is another name for Satan. So some people recognized Jesus’ work as supernatural, but called it diabolical.
3 tn Or “prince.”
4 tn Grk “every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men.”