Luke
“Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.”
Luke 10:20
Luke 10:20 (KJV) speaks to joy, salvation, and assurance — words set in Luke, the Gospel with careful attention to the lowly and the lost. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass.”
Zechariah 9:9“But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let them exceedingly rejoice.”
Psalms 68:3“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.”
John 5:24“This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”
Psalms 118:24“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life.”
John 6:47“Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in the God of my salvation.”
Habakkuk 3:18
Common questions
What does Luke 10:20 mean?
In the King James Version, Luke 10:20 reads: "Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven." The verse speaks to joy, salvation, and assurance. To read it well, take it in the flow of Luke 10 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Luke 10:20 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven." is Luke 10:20 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Luke chapter 10.
What are some related Bible verses to Luke 10:20?
Verses that sit beside Luke 10:20 include Zechariah 9:9, Psalms 68:3, and John 5:24. Reading them alongside Luke 10:20 deepens the theme of joy.
How can I pray with Luke 10:20?
Read Luke 10:20 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.