Or suppose he asks for an egg. Which of you will give him a scorpion?
They had tails that could sting people the way scorpions’ tails do. That gave them the power to hurt people over and over again for five months.
I’ve given you authority to stomp on snakes and scorpions, to destroy all the power of the enemy. Nothing will harm you.
“You fathers, suppose your son asks for a fish. Which of you will give him a snake instead?
Even though you are evil, you know how to give good gifts to your children. How much more will your Father who is in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”