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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.
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More Than Literal Snakes
Commentators widely agree that 'serpents and scorpions' are primarily symbols for Satan and his evil forces. While literal protection is possible, Jesus is granting authority over spiritual enemies. Scholars connect this imagery to the promise in Genesis 3:15 that the serpent's head would be crushed, signifying Christ's ultimate victory over the devil.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
To tread on serpents. Preservation from danger. If you tread on a poisonous reptile that would otherwise injure you, I will keep …
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…
19th Century
Anglican
Behold, I give unto you . . .—The better manuscripts have, “I have given,” as of something already bestowed in its comple…
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Baptist
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…
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 …
16th Century
Protestant
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…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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…
