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Luke 10:20
Nevertheless, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”
from The Joyful Return, Luke 10:17-20
What it says

Jesus tells them to rejoice not in spiritual submission, but in having their names written in heaven.

What it is doing

The verse locates their true joy in heaven’s record.

In context

17The seventy-two returned with joy and said, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in Your name.” 18So He told them, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. 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.”