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When the Seventy returned, they exclaimed joyfully, "Master, even the demons submit to us when we utter your name."
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"I saw Satan fall like a lightning-flash out of Heaven," He replied.
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"I have given you power to tread serpents and scorpions underfoot, and to trample on all the power of the Enemy; and in no case shall anything do you harm.
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Nevertheless rejoice not at this, that the spirits submit to you; but rejoice that your names are registered in Heaven."
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On that same occasion Jesus was filled by the Holy Spirit with rapturous joy. "I give Thee fervent thanks," He exclaimed, "O Father, Lord of Heaven and earth, that Thou hast hidden these things from sages and men of understanding, and hast revealed them to babes. Yes, Father, for such has been Thy gracious will.