Luke 10:17 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition) So, the seventy-two disciples returned with joy, saying, “Lord, even the evil spirits submitted to us in your name [i.e., by your authority].” More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition The seventy returned with joy, saying, Lord, even the demons are subject to us in Your name! American Standard Version (1901) And the seventy returned with joy, saying, Lord, even the demons are subject unto us in thy name. Common English Bible The seventy-two returned joyously, saying, “Lord, even the demons submit themselves to us in your name.” Catholic Public Domain Version Then the seventy-two returned with gladness, saying, "Lord, even the demons are subject to us, in your name." Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And the seventy-two returned with joy, saying: Lord, the devils also are subject to us in thy name. |
The news [of what Jesus was doing] spread all over [the country of] Syria and they brought to Him all those who were sick, stricken with various diseases and pains, dominated by evil spirits, and afflicted with seizures and paralysis, and He healed them [all].
And these [miraculous] signs will attend [the conversion of] those who believe. [Note: This refers to the supernatural miracles performed by the apostles and their associates during the apostolic age. See verse 20 and Acts 2:43]. In my name [i.e., by my authority], they will drive out evil spirits; they will speak in languages [supernaturally];
Now after these things [happened] the Lord appointed seventy-two other disciples [Note: Some ancient manuscripts say “seventy.” This group would have been in addition to the twelve. See Luke 9:1], and sent them two by two on ahead of Him into every town and locality that He planned to visit.
Nevertheless, do not rejoice over the [evil] spirits submitting to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven [i.e., in the book of life. See Rev. 3:5; Heb. 12:23].”
and heal the sick people who live there. Say to them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’
Jesus then called the twelve apostles together and gave them power and authority over all evil spirits and [the ability] to heal diseases.
And the God, who brings peace, will soon crush Satan under your feet [i.e., bring an end to the divisive work of the false teachers there]. May the unearned favor of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you [people].
But just as the church submits to Christ, so wives also should submit to their husbands in everything.