Luke 10:18 nasb — And He said to them, "I was watching Satan fall from heaven like lightning.

NASB

"And He said to them, "I was watching Satan fall from heaven like lightning."

— Luke 10:18, NASB

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Luke 10 — Context

15

"And you, Capernaum, will not be exalted to heaven, will you? You will be brought down to Hades!

16

"The one who listens to you listens to Me, and the one who rejects you rejects Me; and he who rejects Me rejects the One who sent Me."

17

The seventy returned with joy, saying, "Lord, even the demons are subject to us in Your name."

18

And He said to them, "I was watching Satan fall from heaven like lightning.

19

"Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing will injure you.

20

"Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are recorded in heaven."

21

At that very time He rejoiced greatly in the Holy Spirit, and said, "I praise You, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent and have revealed them to infants. Yes, Father, for this way was well-pleasing in Your sight.

Luke 10:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 10:18 say?
Luke 10:18 in the NASB reads: “And He said to them, "I was watching Satan fall from heaven like lightning.”
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 (NASB): “And He said to them, "I was watching Satan fall from heaven like lightning.” 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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