He told them this because they were saying, “He’s possessed by an evil spirit.”
But the teachers of religious law who had arrived from Jerusalem said, “He’s possessed by Satan, the prince of demons. That’s where he gets the power to cast out demons.”
but anyone who blasphemes the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven. This is a sin with eternal consequences.”
Then Jesus’ mother and brothers came to see him. They stood outside and sent word for him to come out and talk with them.
Some said, “He’s demon possessed and out of his mind. Why listen to a man like that?”