Luke 10:18 web — He said to them, "I saw Satan having fallen like lightning from heaven.

World English Bible

"He said to them, "I saw Satan having fallen like lightning from heaven."

— Luke 10:18, World English Bible

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Luke 10 — Context

15

You, Capernaum, who are exalted to heaven, will be brought down to Hades.

16

Whoever listens to you listens to me, and whoever rejects you rejects me. Whoever rejects me rejects him who sent me."

17

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

18

He said to them, "I saw Satan having fallen like lightning from heaven.

19

Behold, I give you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy. Nothing will in any way hurt you.

20

Nevertheless, don't rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven."

21

In that same hour Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit, and said, "I thank you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for so it 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 World English Bible reads: “He said to them, "I saw Satan having fallen like lightning from heaven.”
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 (WEB): “He said to them, "I saw Satan having fallen like lightning from heaven.” 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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