18 they will pick up snakes(A) with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them at all; they will place their hands on(B) sick people, and they will get well.”

19 After the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, he was taken up into heaven(C) and he sat at the right hand of God.(D) 20 Then the disciples went out and preached everywhere, and the Lord worked with them and confirmed his word by the signs(E) that accompanied it.

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18 They will be able to handle snakes with safety, and if they drink anything poisonous, it won’t hurt them. They will be able to place their hands on the sick, and they will be healed.”

19 When the Lord Jesus had finished talking with them, he was taken up into heaven and sat down in the place of honor at God’s right hand. 20 And the disciples went everywhere and preached, and the Lord worked through them, confirming what they said by many miraculous signs.

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