Luke 10:20
New International Version
However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that 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.”

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.”

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

Berean Literal Bible
Yet do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subjected to you; but rejoice that your names are written in the heavens."

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

New King James Version
Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rather rejoice because 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.”

NASB 1995
“Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are recorded in heaven.”

NASB 1977
“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.”

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

Christian Standard Bible
However, don’t rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
However, don’t rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but 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.

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

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

GOD'S WORD® Translation
However, don't be happy that evil spirits obey you. Be happy that your names are written in heaven."

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

International Standard Version
However, stop rejoicing because the spirits are submitting to you. Instead, rejoice because your names are written in heaven."

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

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

New Heart English Bible
Nevertheless, do not 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.

Weymouth New Testament
Nevertheless rejoice not at this, that the spirits submit to you; but rejoice that your names are registered 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.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
but do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subjected to you, but rejoice rather that your names were written in the heavens.”

Berean Literal Bible
Yet do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subjected to you; but rejoice that your names are written in the heavens."

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.'

Smith's Literal Translation
But in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject to you; but rather rejoice, that your names were written in the heavens.
Catholic Translations
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.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Yet truly, do not choose to rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you; but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”

New American Bible
Nevertheless, do not rejoice because the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice because your names are written in heaven.”

New Revised Standard Version
Nevertheless, do not rejoice at this, that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But do not rejoice in this that the demons submit to you; but rejoice because your names are written in heaven.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“However, you should not rejoice in this, that the demons are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are written in Heaven.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
However, rejoice not in this, that the spirits are subject to you; but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.

Godbey New Testament
Moreover do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rejoice that your names are written in the heavens.

Haweis New Testament
Nevertheless, in this rejoice not, that the spirits are made subject to you; but rejoice rather, that your names are inscribed in the heavens.

Mace New Testament
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.

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

Worrell New Testament
Notwithstanding, rejoice not in this, that the spirits are subject to you; but rejoice, because your names have been written in Heaven."

Worsley New Testament
However rejoice not in this, that the spirits are subject to you; but rather rejoice that your names are written in heaven.

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Context
The Joyful Return
19Behold, I have given you authority to tread on snakes and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy. Nothing will harm you. 20Nevertheless, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.” 21At that time Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was well-pleasing in Your sight.…

Cross References
Revelation 20:12-15
And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne. And books were opened, and one of them was the Book of Life. And the dead were judged according to their deeds, as recorded in the books. / The sea gave up its dead, and Death and Hades gave up their dead, and each one was judged according to his deeds. / Then Death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. This is the second death—the lake of fire. ...

Philippians 4:3
Yes, and I ask you, my true yokefellow, to help these women who have contended at my side for the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the Book of Life.

Daniel 12:1
“At that time Michael, the great prince who stands watch over your people, will rise up. There will be a time of distress, the likes of which will not have occurred from the beginning of nations until that time. But at that time your people—everyone whose name is found written in the book—will be delivered.

Revelation 3:5
Like them, he who overcomes will be dressed in white. And I will never blot out his name from the Book of Life, but I will confess his name before My Father and His angels.

Exodus 32:32-33
Yet now, if You would only forgive their sin.... But if not, please blot me out of the book that You have written.” / The LORD replied to Moses, “Whoever has sinned against Me, I will blot out of My book.

Isaiah 4:3
Whoever remains in Zion and whoever is left in Jerusalem will be called holy—all in Jerusalem who are recorded among the living—

Hebrews 12:23
in joyful assembly, to the congregation of the firstborn, enrolled in heaven. You have come to God the Judge of all, to the spirits of the righteous made perfect,

Malachi 3:16-17
At that time those who feared the LORD spoke with one another, and the LORD listened and heard them. So a scroll of remembrance was written before Him regarding those who feared the LORD and honored His name. / “They will be Mine,” says the LORD of Hosts, “on the day when I prepare My treasured possession. And I will spare them as a man spares his own son who serves him.

Psalm 69:28
May they be blotted out of the Book of Life and not listed with the righteous.

Revelation 21:27
But nothing unclean will ever enter it, nor anyone who practices an abomination or a lie, but only those whose names are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life.

John 15:11
I have told you these things so that My joy may be in you and your joy may be complete.

1 Peter 1:8
Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an inexpressible and glorious joy,

Matthew 5:12
Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you.

1 John 1:4
We write these things so that our joy may be complete.

Isaiah 65:18-19
But be glad and rejoice forever in what I create; for I will create Jerusalem to be a joy and its people to be a delight. / I will rejoice in Jerusalem and take delight in My people. The sounds of weeping and crying will no longer be heard in her.


Treasury of Scripture

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

in this.

Matthew 7:22,23
Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? …

Matthew 10:1
And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease.

Matthew 26:24
The Son of man goeth as it is written of him: but woe unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! it had been good for that man if he had not been born.

your.

Exodus 32:32
Yet now, if thou wilt forgive their sin; and if not, blot me, I pray thee, out of thy book which thou hast written.

Psalm 69:28
Let them be blotted out of the book of the living, and not be written with the righteous.

Isaiah 4:3
And it shall come to pass, that he that is left in Zion, and he that remaineth in Jerusalem, shall be called holy, even every one that is written among the living in Jerusalem:

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Luke 10
1. Jesus sends out at once seventy disciples to work miracles, and to preach;
13. pronounces a woe against certain cities.
17. The seventy return with joy;
18. he shows them wherein to rejoice,
21. and thanks his Father for his grace;
23. magnifies the happy estate of his church;
25. teaches the lawyer how to attain eternal life,
30. and tells the parable of the good Samaritan;
38. reprimands Martha, and commends Mary her sister.














Nevertheless
This word serves as a transition, indicating a shift in focus or emphasis. In the context of Luke 10:20, Jesus is redirecting the attention of the seventy-two disciples from their recent experiences of power and authority over demons to a more profound spiritual truth. The Greek word used here is "plēn," which often introduces a contrast or exception. It reminds us that while earthly accomplishments and spiritual victories are significant, they should not overshadow the eternal truths and promises of God.

do not rejoice
The phrase "do not rejoice" is a gentle admonition from Jesus. The Greek word for "rejoice" is "chairō," which means to be glad or delighted. Jesus is not dismissing the joy that comes from spiritual victories but is cautioning against finding ultimate joy in them. This serves as a reminder that our emotions and sense of fulfillment should not be solely tied to our spiritual achievements or experiences.

that the spirits submit to you
This phrase acknowledges the authority given to the disciples over demonic forces. The Greek word for "spirits" is "pneumata," referring to spiritual beings, and "submit" is "hypotassō," meaning to arrange under or to be subject to. This authority is a testament to the power of God working through His followers. However, Jesus emphasizes that this should not be the primary source of their joy, as it is a temporary and earthly manifestation of God's power.

but rejoice
Here, Jesus redirects the disciples' focus to a more profound and lasting source of joy. The repetition of the word "rejoice" (chairō) underscores the importance of finding true joy in the right place. This serves as a call to prioritize eternal realities over temporal experiences.

that your names are written
This phrase speaks to the assurance of salvation and eternal life. The imagery of names being "written" (Greek: "graphō") suggests permanence and security. In ancient times, names were recorded in official documents or registers, signifying citizenship or belonging. This metaphor indicates that believers have a secure place in God's eternal kingdom, which is the ultimate reason for rejoicing.

in heaven
The phrase "in heaven" points to the eternal and divine realm where God resides. It contrasts with the earthly realm where the disciples experienced their authority over demons. The Greek word "ouranois" refers to the heavens or the sky, often used in Scripture to denote the dwelling place of God. This highlights the eternal perspective that Jesus wants His disciples to have, focusing on their heavenly citizenship rather than earthly accomplishments.

(20) Notwithstanding in this rejoice not.--Above all exercise of power was the consciousness of the divine life, the feeling that they had a Father in heaven who had, to speak after the manner of men, registered their names as citizens of His kingdom. That was the great blessing for them, and for all believing souls after them. The words leave open the question whether that registration conferred a title which they could not forfeit, and the current language of the Old Testament--the prayer of Moses, "Blot me out of Thy book" (Exodus 32:32), the warnings of Exodus 32:33, Deuteronomy 9:14; Deuteronomy 29:20Revelation 3:5 as the reward of obedience, and therefore conditioned by it, no less than the general tenor of the teaching of the Epistles (1Corinthians 9:27; Galatians 2:21; 2Peter 1:10), confirms this interpretation. It may be noted (1) that the better MSS. omit the word "rather," and introduce the second clause abruptly--"Rejoice that your names are written . . .;" and (2), as implied above, that the root-thought of the image is that of a king taking the census of those who are citizens of his kingdom, as distinguished from aliens and foreigners. In Psalm 87:4-5, we have a memorable instance at once of the literal fact and of its spiritual application. . . . Verse 20. - But rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven. "After all," went on the wise and loving Master, "though you have made the glad discovery of the power you possess, if, as my servants, you use aright my Name, after all, your real reason for joy is, not the possession of a new, mighty power, but the fact of your name having been written in the book of life as one of my servants commissioned to do my work." Many commentators here cautiously point out that even this legitimate joy should be tempered with fear and trembling, for even this true title to honour might be blotted nut of that golden book of heaven (see Exodus 32:33; Jeremiah 17:13; Psalm 69:28; Revelation 22:19). In this deep legitimate joy men and women of all callings, who try to follow the Master, in every age, may share.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Nevertheless,
πλὴν (plēn)
Conjunction
Strong's 4133: However, nevertheless, but, except that, yet. From pleion; moreover, i.e. Albeit, save that, rather, yet.

{do] not
μὴ (mē)
Adverb
Strong's 3361: Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.

rejoice
χαίρετε (chairete)
Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 5463: A primary verb; to be 'cheer'ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well.

that
ὅτι (hoti)
Conjunction
Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.

the
τὰ (ta)
Article - Nominative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

spirits
πνεύματα (pneumata)
Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural
Strong's 4151: Wind, breath, spirit.

submit
ὑποτάσσεται (hypotassetai)
Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 5293: From hupo and tasso; to subordinate; reflexively, to obey.

to you,
ὑμῖν (hymin)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

but
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

rejoice
χαίρετε (chairete)
Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 5463: A primary verb; to be 'cheer'ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well.

that
ὅτι (hoti)
Conjunction
Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.

your
ὑμῶν (hymōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

names
ὀνόματα (onomata)
Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3686: Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a 'name'.

are written
ἐνγέγραπται (engegraptai)
Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1449: To write, inscribe. From en and grapho; to 'engrave', i.e. Inscribe.

in
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

heaven.”
οὐρανοῖς (ouranois)
Noun - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3772: Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel.


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