¹⁹ ·Listen [^LLook; ^TBehold], I have given you ·power [authority] to ·walk on [trample] snakes and scorpions, ·power that is greater than the enemy has [^L…and authority over all the power of the enemy]. So nothing will hurt you. ²⁰ But you should not ·be happy [rejoice] because the spirits ·obey [submit to] you but because your names are ·written [recorded] in heaven.”

Jesus Prays to the Father^(A)

²¹ ·Then [At that time; ^LIn the same hour] Jesus ·rejoiced [was full of joy] in the Holy Spirit and said, “I ·praise [bless; thank; acknowledge] you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the people who are wise and ·smart [learned; intelligent]. But you have ·shown [revealed] them to ·those who are like little children [^Llittle children; infants; ^Cthose with a childlike faith]. Yes, Father, [^Lbecause] this is what ·you really wanted [pleased you].