Luke 10:19
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 10:19 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 10:19 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 10:19 — 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.”
— Luke 10:19 (KJV)
Luke 10:19 in Context — About the Book of Luke
Luke, the physician-historian, writes the most carefully researched Gospel — and the most tender. Outsiders take center stage: shepherds, women, Samaritans, tax collectors, the prodigal son. More than any Gospel, Luke shows Jesus praying at every turning point of His life.
Cross-References for Luke 10:19
“Then she that is mine enemy shall see it, and shame shall cover her which said unto me, Where is the LORD thy God? mine eyes shall behold her: now shall she be trodden down as the mire of the streets. Then...: or, And thou wilt see her that is mine enemy, and cover her with shame shall she...: Heb. she shall be for a treading down”
Shares key themes with Luke 10:19: behold, tread, over
“They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.”
Shares key themes with Luke 10:19: serpents, over, any
“As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him.”
Shares key themes with Luke 10:19: give, power, over
“And I looked, and behold a pale horse: and his name that sat on him was Death, and Hell followed with him. And power was given unto them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the beasts of the earth. unto them: or, to him”
Shares key themes with Luke 10:19: behold, give, power
“And unto Sarah he said, Behold, I have given thy brother a thousand pieces of silver: behold, he is to thee a covering of the eyes, unto all that are with thee, and with all other: thus she was reproved.”
Shares key themes with Luke 10:19: behold, give, over
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