Luke 9:1 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition) Jesus then called the twelve apostles together and gave them power and authority over all evil spirits and [the ability] to heal diseases. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition THEN JESUS called together the Twelve [apostles] and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases, American Standard Version (1901) And he called the twelve together, and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases. Common English Bible Jesus called the Twelve together and he gave them power and authority over all demons and to heal sicknesses. Catholic Public Domain Version Then calling together the twelve Apostles, he gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version THEN calling together the twelve apostles, he gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases. |
[And] I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven [i.e., for opening up the way into it]. And whatever [truth] you [and the other apostles. See 18:18] require [people to believe and practice] here on earth will have already been required of them [by God] in heaven. And whatever [truth] you do not require [of people] on earth, will not be required [by God] in heaven.”
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].
For I also am a man [who serves] under the authority [of others], and I have soldiers [who serve] under me. I can say to this one ‘Go,’ and he goes, and to another one, ‘Come,’ and he comes, and to my slave ‘Do this,’ and he does it.”
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.
See, I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions [i.e., to receive protection from accidental contact with venomous creatures. See Acts 28:5] and [to have authority] over all the power of the enemy [i.e., Satan. See verse 18]. And nothing at all will hurt you.
Truly, truly, I tell you, the person who believes in me will perform the deeds that I do also; and he will perform even greater deeds than these, because I am going to the Father. [Note: The “greater deeds” are probably evangelizing the world].
But, you apostles will receive power when the Holy Spirit descends on you and [then] you will become My witnesses [i.e., to tell what you know] in Jerusalem, in [the countries of] Judea and Samaria, and [even] to the distant regions of the earth.”
And by [means of] the name [of Jesus], that is, by faith in the [power of His] name, this [crippled] man, whom you now see and know, was healed. Yes, it is the faith that comes through Jesus that is responsible for this man’s perfect health, as you now all see.
while you perform [miraculous] healings and signs and wonders through the name [i.e., by the authority] of your Holy Servant Jesus.”
Peter said to him, “Aeneas, Jesus Christ is healing you, so get up and make your bed.” And immediately he got up [out of his bed, completely healed].