The seventy-two returned with joy and said, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in Your name.”
Parallel translations
- WEB The seventy returned with joy, saying, “Lord, even the demons are subject to us in your name!”
- KJV And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name.
- NKJV Then the seventy returned with joy, saying, “Lord, even the demons are subject to us in Your name.”
- NASB Now the seventy-two returned with joy, saying, “Lord, even the demons are subject to us in Your name!”
- NLT When the seventy-two disciples returned, they joyfully reported to him, “Lord, even the demons obey us when we use your name!”
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Quick answer
The seventy return rejoicing that even the demons submit to them in Jesus' name. Their mission confirms the kingdom's power over evil.
Overview
The messengers come back with joy at the authority they exercised over demons through Jesus' name. Their success validates the power and reach of the kingdom they proclaimed. Yet Jesus will gently redirect their joy to an even greater ground for rejoicing.
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Cross-references · 5
- Rom 16:20The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
- Luke 9:1Then Jesus called the Twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and power to cure diseases.
- Mark 16:17And these signs will accompany those who believe: In My name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues;
- Luke 10:1After this, the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of Him to every town and place He was about to visit.
- Luke 10:9Heal the sick who are there and tell them, ‘The kingdom of God is near you.’
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