Luke 10:19 akjv — Behold, I give to you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall…

American King James Version

"Behold, I give to you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you. "

— Luke 10:19, American King James Version

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Luke 10 — Context

16

He that hears you hears me; and he that despises you despises me; and he that despises me despises him that sent me. ¶

17

And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject to us through your name.

18

And he said to them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven.

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Behold, I give to you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.

20

Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject to you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven. ¶

21

In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hid these things from the wise and prudent, and have revealed them to babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in your sight.

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All things are delivered to me of my Father: and no man knows who the Son is, but the Father; and who the Father is, but the Son, and he to whom the Son will reveal him. ¶

Luke 10:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 10:19 say?
Luke 10:19 in the American King James Version reads: “Behold, I give to you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you. ”
Where is Luke 10:19 in the Bible?
Luke 10:19 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 10, verse 19.
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 10:19.
What translation should I read Luke 10:19 in?
Luke 10:19 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 10:19?
Luke 10:19 reads (AKJV): “Behold, I give to you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you. ” 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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