Luke 10:20

George Lamsa Translation

But do not rejoice in this that the demons submit to you; but rejoice because your names are written in heaven.

Parallel Translations

Christian Standard Bible®
However, don’t rejoice that

King James Version (1611)
Notwithstanding in this reioyce not, that the spirits are subiect vnto you: but rather reioyce, because your names are written in heauen.

King James Version
Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.

English Standard Version
Nevertheless, do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven."

New American Standard Bible
"Nevertheless, do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are recorded in heaven."

New Century Version
But you should not be happy because the spirits obey you but because your names are written in heaven."

Amplified Bible
"Nevertheless do not rejoice at this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are recorded in heaven."

New American Standard Bible (1995)
"Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are recorded in heaven."

Legacy Standard Bible
Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are recorded in heaven."

Berean Standard Bible
Nevertheless, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven."

Contemporary English Version
But don't be happy because evil spirits obey you. Be happy that your names are written in heaven!

Complete Jewish Bible
Nevertheless, don't be glad that the spirits submit to you; be glad that your names have been recorded in heaven."

Darby Translation
Yet in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subjected to you, but rejoice that your names are written in the heavens.

Easy-to-Read Version
Yes, even the spirits obey you. And you can be happy, not because you have this power, but because your names are written in heaven."

Geneva Bible (1587)
Neuerthelesse, in this reioyce not, that the spirits are subdued vnto you: but rather reioyce, because your names are written in heauen.

Good News Translation
But don't be glad because the evil spirits obey you; rather be glad because your names are written in heaven."

Lexham English Bible
Nevertheless, do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are inscribed in heaven."

Literal Translation
But stop rejoicing in this, that the evil spirits submit to you. But rather rejoice that your names are written in Heaven.

American Standard Version
Nevertheless in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.

Bible in Basic English
Do not be glad, however, because you have power over spirits, but because your names are recorded in heaven.

Hebrew Names Version
Nevertheless, don't rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven."

International Standard Version
However, stop rejoicing because the spirits are submitting to you. Rather, rejoice because your names are written in heaven."Exodus 32:32; Psalm 69:28; Isaiah 4:3; Daniel 12:1; Philippians 4:3; Hebrews 12:23; Revelation 13:8; 20:12; 21:27;">[xr]

Etheridge Translation
Nevertheless in this rejoice not, that the demons are subject to you; but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.

Murdock Translation
Yet rejoice not in this, that the . demons are subject to you; but rejoice, that your names are written in heaven.

Bishop's Bible (1568)
Neuerthelesse, in this reioyce not, that the spirites are subdued vnto you: but rather reioyce, because your names are written in heauen.

English Revised Version
Howbeit in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.

World English Bible
Nevertheless, don't rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven."

Wesley's New Testament (1755)
and nothing shall in any wise hurt you.

Weymouth's New Testament
Nevertheless rejoice not at this, that the spirits submit to you; but rejoice that your names are registered in Heaven."

Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Netheles nyle ye ioye on this thing, that spiritis ben suget to you; but ioye ye, that youre names ben writun in heuenes.

Update Bible Version
Nevertheless don't rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you; but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.

Webster's Bible Translation
Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject to you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.

New English Translation
Nevertheless, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names stand written in heaven."

New King James Version
Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rather [fn] rejoice because your names are written in heaven."

New Living Translation
But don't rejoice because evil spirits obey you; rejoice because your names are registered in heaven."

New Life Bible
Even so, you should not be happy because the demons obey you but be happy because your names are written in heaven."

New Revised Standard
Nevertheless, do not rejoice at this, that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven."

J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Notwithstanding, in this, be not rejoicing - that, the spirits, unto you submit themselves; but be rejoicing - that, your names, are inscribed in the heavens!

Douay-Rheims Bible
But yet rejoice not in this, that spirits are subject unto you: but rejoice in this, that your names are written in heaven.

Revised Standard Version
Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you; but rejoice that your names are written in heaven."

Tyndale New Testament (1525)
Neverthelesse in this reioyse not that ye spretes are vnder youre power: but reioyse be cause youre names are wrytten in heaven.

Young's Literal Translation
but, in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subjected to you, but rejoice rather that your names were written in the heavens.'

Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Neuertheles, reioyce not ye in this, that the spretes are subdued vnto you: but reioyse, that youre names are wrytten in heauen.

Mace New Testament (1729)
however, let not this be the matter of your rejoicing, that the spirits are subject to you: but rejoice, that you have a title to the joys of heaven.

Simplified Cowboy Version
But don't pat yourselves on the back because of these things, be happy that you are in God's tally book."

Contextual Overview

¹⁷ So the seventy whom he had sent returned with great joy, and they said to him, Our Lord, even the demons have submitted to us in your name. ¹⁸ He said to them, I saw Satan falling like lightning from heaven. ¹⁹ Behold, I give you power, to tread on snakes and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy; and nothing shall harm you. ²⁰ But do not rejoice in this that the demons submit to you; but rejoice because your names are written in heaven. ²¹ At that very hour, Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, I thank you, O my Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you did hide these things from the wise and men of understanding, and did reveal them to children; yes, my Father, for so it was well pleasing in your presence. ²² And he turned to his disciples and said to them, Everything has been entrusted to me by my Father; and no man knows who is the Son, except the Father; and who is the Father except the Son, and to whomever the Son wishes to reveal him. ²³ Then he turned to his disciples alone and said, Blessed are the eyes which see what you see. ²⁴ For I say to you, that many prophets and kings desired to see what you see, and did not see it; and to hear what you hear, and did not hear it.

Bible Verse Review
  from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge

in this: Matthew 7:22, Matthew 7:23, Matthew 10:1, Matthew 26:24, Matthew 27:5, 1 Corinthians 13:2, 1 Corinthians 13:3

your: Exodus 32:32, Psalms 69:28, Isaiah 4:3, Daniel 12:1, Philippians 4:3, Hebrews 12:23, Revelation 3:5, Revelation 13:8, Revelation 20:12, Revelation 20:15, Revelation 21:27

Reciprocal: Numbers 3:40 - General Numbers 24:2 - the spirit Psalms 87:6 - when Proverbs 22:1 - name Ecclesiastes 7:1 - name Jeremiah 17:13 - written Ezekiel 13:9 - neither shall they be Jonah 4:6 - So Romans 12:12 - Rejoicing 1 Thessalonians 5:16 - Rejoice Hebrews 6:4 - and have James 1:9 - in 1 Peter 1:6 - ye greatly

Cross-References

Genesis 10:1
NOW these are the descendants of the sons of Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth: and to them were sons born after the flood.

Genesis 10:6
And the sons of Ham: Cush, Mizraim, Put, and Canaan.

Genesis 10:9
He was a mighty hunter before the LORD; wherefore it is said, Even as Nimrod was a mighty hunter before the LORD.

Gill's Notes on the Bible

Notwithstanding in this rejoice not,.... That their power was enlarged, or that they had, the same as before:

that the spirits, evil spirits, devils, are subject unto you; and come out of men at your command; rejoice not so much in this, or chiefly and principally; not but that it was matter of joy both with respect to the gift bestowed upon them, and the benefits men received by it, and the glory that was brought to Christ through it;

but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven; in the book of life, called the Lamb's book of life, written from the foundation of the world: in divine predestination to everlasting glory and happiness: which shows that God's election to eternal life is of particular persons, of persons by name; that it is sure, and certain, and immutable, being in opposition to what is written in earth,

Jeremiah 17:13, that the knowledge of this may be attained to, through the grace of God, the revelation of Christ, and the witnessings of his Spirit; and that this is matter of the greatest job, since it is the foundation and security of all the blessings of grace and glory.

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Rather rejoice ... - Though it was an honor to work miracles, though it is an honor to be endowed with talents, and influence, and learning, yet it is a subject of “chief” joy that we are numbered among the people of God, and have a title to everlasting life.

Names are written in heaven - The names of citizens of a city or state were accustomed to be written in a book or register, from which they were blotted out when they became unworthy, or forfeited the favor of their country. Compare Psalms 69:28; Exodus 32:32; Deuteronomy 9:14; Revelation 3:5. That their “names were written in heaven,” means that they were “citizens” of heaven; that they were friends of God and “approved” by him, and would be permitted to dwell with him. This was of far more value than all “earthly” honor, power, or wealth, and “in” this people should rejoice more than in eminent endowments of influence, learning, talents, or possessions.

Clarke's Notes on the Bible

Verse Luke 10:20. Because your names are written in heaven. — This form of speech is taken from the ancient custom of writing the names of all the citizens in a public register, that the several families might be known, and the inheritances properly preserved. This custom is still observed even in these kingdoms, though not particularly noticed. Every child that is born in the land is ordered to be registered, with the names of its parents, and the time when born, baptized, or registered; and this register is generally kept in the parish church, or in some public place of safety. Such a register as this is called in Philippians 4:3; Revelation 3:5, c., the book of life, i.e. the book or register where the persons were enrolled as they came into life. It appears also probable, that when any person died, or behaved improperly, his name was sought out and erased from the book, to prevent any confusion that might happen in consequence of improper persons laying claim to an estate, and to cut off the unworthy from the rights and privileges of the peaceable, upright citizens. To this custom of blotting the names of deceased and disorderly persons out of the public registers, there appear to be allusions, Exodus 32:32, where see the note and Revelation 3:5; Deuteronomy 9:14; Deuteronomy 25:19; Deuteronomy 29:20; 2 Kings 14:27; Psalms 69:28; Psalms 109:13, and in other places.