I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven. When you speak judgment here on earth, that judgment will be God’s judgment. When you promise forgiveness here on earth, that forgiveness will be God’s forgiveness.” {\cf2\super [232]}
Luke 9:1 - Easy To Read Version Jesus called the twelve apostles {\cf2\super [157]} together. He gave the apostles power to heal sicknesses and power to force demons {\cf2\super [158]} out of people. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing 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. |
I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven. When you speak judgment here on earth, that judgment will be God’s judgment. When you promise forgiveness here on earth, that forgiveness will be God’s forgiveness.” {\cf2\super [232]}
The news about Jesus spread all over Syria. And people brought all the sick people to Jesus. These sick people were suffering from different kinds of diseases and pain. Some people were suffering with very bad pain, some people had demons {\cf2\super [55]} inside them, some people were epileptics, {\cf2\super [56]} and some people were paralyzed (crippled). Jesus healed all these people.
I myself am a man under the authority (power) of other men. And I have soldiers under my authority. I tell one soldier, ‘Go,’ and he goes. I tell another soldier, ‘Come,’ and he comes. I say to my servant, ‘Do this,’ and my servant obeys me. \{I know that you also have power like this.\}”
After this, the Lord (Jesus) chose 72 {\cf2\super [179]} more men. Jesus sent the men out in groups of two. He sent them ahead of him into every town and place where he planned to go.
Listen! I gave you power to walk on snakes and scorpions. {\cf2\super [189]} I gave you more power than the Enemy (the devil) has. Nothing will hurt you.
I tell you the truth. The person that believes in me will do the same things I have done. Yes! He will do even greater things than I have done. Why? Because I am going to the Father.
But the Holy Spirit {\cf2\super [5]} will come to you. Then you will receive power. You will be my witnesses—\{you will tell people about me\}. First, you will tell people in Jerusalem. Then you will tell people in all of Judea, in Samaria, and in every part of the world.”
It was the power of Jesus that made this crippled man well. This happened because we trusted in the power of Jesus. You can see this man, and you know him. He was made completely well because of trust in Jesus. You all saw it happen!
Help us to be brave by showing us your power: make sick people well, give proofs, and make miracles {\cf2\super [78]} happen by the power of Jesus, your holy servant.”
Peter said to him, “Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you. Stand up and make your bed! You can do this for yourself now!” Aeneas stood up immediately.