And over all the power of the enemy (κα επ πασαν την δυναμιν του εχθρου). This is the heart of "the authority" (την εξουσιαν) here…

To tread on serpents. Preservation from danger. If you tread on a poisonous reptile that would otherwise injure you, I will keep …

Behold, I give unto you . . .—The better manuscripts have, “I have given,” as of something already bestowed in its comple…

That is a higher privilege than to be master over demons, or to be able to tread on serpents. That day of miracles is past; but the power of the go…

St. Cyril of Alexandria: It was said above that our Lord sent out His disciples sealed with the grace of the Holy Spirit. As m…

To have authority “to trample on snakes and scorpions” relates to the victorious work of Christ, who, according to the first promise of the Gospel …

Lo, I give you power. This is said by way of admission. Christ does not affirm that the gift of which they now boast is not illustrious, b…

Behold, I give you power to tread on serpents and scorpions ,
&c.] Which may be literally understood, as in ([Refere…

All our victories over Satan are obtained by power derived from Jesus Christ, and He must have all the praise. But let us beware of spiritual pride…