^{17 Ref} The seventy returned with joy, saying, "Lord, even the demons are subject to us in your name!"

^{18 Ref} He said to them, "I saw Satan having fallen like lightning from heaven.

^{19 Ref} 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.

^{20 Ref} Nevertheless, don't rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven."