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Berean Standard Bible

“Behold, I have given you authority to tread on snakes and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy. Nothing will harm you.”

Luke 10:19

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In Luke 10 Jesus sends out seventy-two followers ahead of him in pairs to towns he plans to visit. They return with joy, reporting that even demons submitted to them in his name.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Behold, I have given you authority to tread on snakes and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy. Nothing will harm you.

World English Bible (WEB)

Behold, I give you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy. Nothing will in any way hurt you.

King James Version (KJV)

Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Behold, I have given you authority to tread upon serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall in any wise hurt you.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

See, I have given you power to put your feet on snakes and evil beasts, and over all the strength of him who is against you: and nothing will do you damage.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

lo, I give to you the authority to tread upon serpents and scorpions, and on all the power of the enemy, and nothing by any means shall hurt you;

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

He aquí os doy potestad de hollar sobre las serpientes y sobre los escorpiones, y sobre toda fuerza del enemigo, y nada os dañará.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Sí, yo les he dado a ustedes poder para pisotear serpientes y escorpiones, para vencer todo el poder del enemigo, y nada les hará daño.

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