18 they will pick up snakes; [a](A) if they should drink anything deadly, it will not harm(B) them; they will lay hands on(C) the sick, and they will get well.”

The Ascension

19 So the Lord Jesus, after speaking to them,(D) was taken up into heaven(E) and sat down at the right hand(F) of God. 20 And they went out and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the word by the accompanying signs.]

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  1. 16:18 Other mss add with their hands

18 they will pick up snakes,[a] and if they drink any deadly thing, it will not hurt them; they will lay their hands on the sick, and they will recover.”

The Ascension of Jesus

19 So then the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God. 20 And they went out and proclaimed the good news everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the message by the signs that accompanied it.[b]]]

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  1. 16.18 Other ancient authorities add in their hands
  2. 16.20 Other ancient authorities add Amen