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Luke 10:17

King James Version (KJV)

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Luke 10:17

Verse 17 of 42

Scripture focus

And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name.

Luke 10:17 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Luke 10:17

Theological / Devotional

The seventy returned. Compare the return of the Twelve (see on Mark 6:30).

With joy. Their mission had been eminently successful.

Devils are subject. At least so far as the record goes Jesus had not specifically commissioned the Seventy to cast out devils (see v. 9) as He had the Twelve (Matt. 10:1). Nevertheless, this aspect of their ministry seems to have impressed the Seventy most.

Through thy name. See on Matt. 10:18, 40. Filled as they were with holy joy, the Seventy yet recognized that it was the power of Jesus working through them that had made success possible.

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