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 The phrase you’re thinking of is a teaching of Jesus Christ.

The Quote

“Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand.”

This appears in the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 12:25) and also in similar form in the Gospel of Mark (3:24–25) and Gospel of Luke (11:17).

Context

Jesus said this when some people accused Him of casting out demons by the power of Beelzebul (the prince of demons).

He responded with this logic:

• If Satan’s kingdom were fighting against itself, it would collapse.
• Therefore, casting out demons could not be the work of Satan.

Meaning

The teaching means:

• Internal division destroys strength ⚖️
• A group, nation, family, or organization cannot survive if it fights itself.

This idea later became famous in politics too when Abraham Lincoln used a similar line in his “House Divided” speech.

If you want, I can also explain the full passage and its deeper spiritual meaning in a simple way. ✝️📖