Luke 10:19 net — Look, I have given you authority to tread on snakes and scorpions and on the full force of the enemy, and nothing will…

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"Look, I have given you authority to tread on snakes and scorpions and on the full force of the enemy, and nothing will hurt you."

— Luke 10:19, NET Bible

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Luke 10 — Context

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“The one who listens to you listens to me, and the one who rejects you rejects me, and the one who rejects me rejects the one who sent me.”

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Then the seventy-two returned with joy, saying,“Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name!”

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So he said to them,“I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven.

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Look, I have given you authority to tread on snakes and scorpions and on the full force of the enemy, and nothing will hurt you.

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Nevertheless, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names stand written in heaven.”

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On that same occasion Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said,“I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was your gracious will.

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All things have been given to me by my Father. No one knows who the Son is except the Father, or who the Father is except the Son and anyone to whom the Son decides to reveal him.”

Luke 10:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 10:19 say?
Luke 10:19 in the NET Bible reads: “Look, I have given you authority to tread on snakes and scorpions and on the full force of the enemy, and nothing will 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 (NET): “Look, I have given you authority to tread on snakes and scorpions and on the full force of the enemy, and nothing will 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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