Luke 10:18 bbe — And he said, I was watching for Satan, falling from heaven like a star.

Bible in Basic English

"And he said, I was watching for Satan, falling from heaven like a star."

— Luke 10:18, Bible in Basic English

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Luke 10 — Context

15

And you, Capernaum, were you not lifted up to heaven? you will go down to hell.

16

Whoever gives ear to you, gives ear to me; and whoever is against you, is against me; and whoever is against me, is against him who sent me.

17

And the seventy came back with joy, saying, Lord, even the evil spirits are under our power in your name.

18

And he said, I was watching for Satan, falling from heaven like a star.

19

See, I have given you power to put your feet on snakes and evil beasts, and over all the strength of him who is against you: and nothing will do you damage.

20

Do not be glad, however, because you have power over spirits, but because your names are recorded in heaven.

21

In that same hour he was full of joy in the Holy Spirit and said, I give praise to you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have kept these things secret from the wise and the men of learning, and have made them clear to little children: for so, O Father, it was pleasing in your eyes.

Luke 10:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 10:18 say?
Luke 10:18 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And he said, I was watching for Satan, falling from heaven like a star.”
Where is Luke 10:18 in the Bible?
Luke 10:18 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 10, verse 18.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 10:18.
What translation should I read Luke 10:18 in?
Luke 10:18 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 10:18?
Luke 10:18 reads (BBE): “And he said, I was watching for Satan, falling from heaven like a star.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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