I will give you the keys to God’s kingdom. 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.”
Luke 9:1 - Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version Jesus called his twelve apostles together. He gave them power to heal sicknesses and power to force demons 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 to God’s kingdom. 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.”
The news about Jesus spread all over Syria, and people brought to him all those who were sick. They were suffering from different kinds of diseases and pain. Some had demons inside them, some suffered from seizures, and some were paralyzed. Jesus healed them all.
I know this, because I understand authority. There are people who have authority over me, 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.”
After this, the Lord chose 72 more followers. He sent them out in groups of two. He sent them ahead of him into every town and place where he planned to go.
He is the enemy, but know that I have given you more power than he has. I have given you power to crush his snakes and scorpions under your feet. Nothing will hurt you.
“I can assure you that whoever believes in me will do the same things I have done. And they will do even greater things than I have done, because I am going to the Father.
But the Holy Spirit will come on you and give you power. You will be my witnesses. You will tell people everywhere about me—in Jerusalem, in the rest of Judea, in Samaria, and in every part of the world.”
“This crippled man was healed because we trusted in Jesus. It was Jesus’ power that made him well. You can see this man, and you know him. He was made completely well because of faith in Jesus. You all saw it happen!
Help us to be brave by showing us your power. Make sick people well. Cause miraculous signs and wonders to happen by the authority of Jesus, your holy servant.”
Peter said to him, “Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you. Get up and make your bed!” He stood up immediately.