Matthew 12:28
But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come unto you.
Cross-references
In Matthew 12:18, the Spirit is on God's chosen servant — here Jesus claims the same Spirit for exorcism, identifying as that servant.
In Daniel 2:44, God's everlasting kingdom is prophesied—Jesus' exorcisms demonstrate that kingdom has arrived.
Daniel 7:14 gives the Son of Man dominion and an everlasting kingdom—Jesus' ministry inaugurates that kingdom.
In Mark 1:15, Jesus proclaims the kingdom is at hand—here He demonstrates it by casting out demons.
Colossians 1:13 describes being transferred from darkness to the kingdom of Christ — echoing the kingdom's arrival here as deliverance from demonic power.
Luke 11:20 records the same saying with 'finger of God' — a direct parallel account of Jesus' exorcism statement.
Luke 17:20-21 teaches the kingdom is in your midst—Jesus' exorcisms here make that invisible reality visible.
In Luke 17:21, Jesus similarly declares the kingdom of God is among you — reinforcing that His ministry brings the kingdom's presence, not just future hope.
Acts 10:38 describes Jesus anointed with the Spirit to heal the oppressed — the same Spirit-powered deliverance ministry here.
Luke 11:19 records Jesus' same argument against the Beelzebul accusation — your own exorcists disprove it, reinforcing that the kingdom has come.
John 12:31 declares the ruler of this world cast out — linking to the exorcism here as an advance of that defeat.
Luke 9:2 instructs disciples to proclaim and heal—Jesus does both, showing the kingdom's power.
Luke 10:11 says the kingdom has come near—here Jesus declares it has come upon them through His exorcisms.
In Exodus 8:19, magicians recognize divine power ('finger of God') — similar to Jesus attributing exorcisms to God's Spirit here.
Luke 16:16 marks a shift: since John, the kingdom is preached—Jesus' actions confirm it is present.
Romans 15:19 describes Paul's own Spirit-empowered signs and wonders, echoing the same source of power as Jesus' exorcisms.
Romans 14:17 defines the kingdom as righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit — complementing the present power of the kingdom shown here.
Acts 2:22 affirms that Jesus' miracles, including exorcisms, were divine signs attested by God.
Mark 16:17 promises believers will cast out demons — echoing Jesus' own exorcism by the Spirit here.
Hebrews 12:28 speaks of receiving an unshakable kingdom — encouraging gratitude for the same kingdom that has come upon you here.