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Luke 10:17 Cross-References
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The Return of the Seventy-Two
“And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name.”
Luke 10:17 (KJV)
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And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name. The disciples return with chara (χαρᾶς, joy)—not mere happiness but deep spiritual delight at witnessing God's power. Their exclamation focuses on demon subjection: the Greek hypotassetai (ὑποτάσσεται) is present passive, indicating ongoing subordination. Demons don't merely flee—they are subjected, placed under authority.The phrase through thy name (en tō onomati sou, ἐν τῷ ὀνόματί σου) is theologically critical. The disciples wield no personal power; authority comes entirely through J...
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“And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;”
“and gave them power and authority over all demons”
“And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.”
“the Lord also appointed seventy others”
“and tell them”