Author Topic: They shall take up serpents; (Read 1654 times)

spouse of Jesus · « **on:** September 10, 2009, 06:06:32 AM »

Saint Mark chapter 16:

18 They shall take up serpents; and if they shall drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them: they shall lay their hands upon the sick, and they shall recover.

To whom does this verse refer?

spouse of Jesus · « **Reply #1 on:** September 10, 2009, 06:07:54 AM »

Also Saint Luke chapter 10 verse 19:

Behold, I have given you power to tread upon serpents and scorpions, and upon all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall hurt you.

Telesphorus · « **Reply #2 on:** September 10, 2009, 07:25:38 AM »

Quote from: spouse of Jesus

Also Saint Luke chapter 10 verse 19:

Behold, I have given you power to tread upon serpents and scorpions, and upon all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall hurt you.

It was specific to the Apostles.

Telesphorus · « **Reply #3 on:** September 10, 2009, 07:30:21 AM »

Such miraculous powers are given to few people.

spouse of Jesus · « **Reply #4 on:** September 10, 2009, 07:42:15 AM »

Now, I see...
Thank you.

Telesphorus · « **Reply #5 on:** September 10, 2009, 07:55:27 AM »

Quote from: spouse of Jesus

Now, I see...
Thank you.

Here's a sermon on the Ascension that considers the issue:

http://www.sspxasia.com/Docuмents/The_Church_Year/Ascension.htm