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The Joyful Return
17The seventy-two returned with joy and said, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in Your name.”18SoHe toldthem,“I sawSatanfalllikelightningfromheaven.19Behold, I have given you authority to tread on snakes and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy. Nothing will harm you.…

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And he said to them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven.

I beheld Satan.

John 12:31
Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out.

John 16:11
Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged.

Hebrews 2:14
Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;

AdversaryAshBeheldBeholdingFallFallenFallingHeavenLightningSatanshStarWatchingAdversaryAshBeheldBeholdingFallFallenFallingHeavenLightningSatanshStarWatching1.Jesus sends out at once seventy disciples to work miracles, and to preach;
13.pronounces a woe against certain cities.
17.The seventy return with joy;
18.he shows them wherein to rejoice,
21.and thanks his Father for his grace;
23.magnifies the happy estate of his church;
25.teaches the lawyer how to attain eternal life,
30.and tells the parable of the good Samaritan;
38.reprimands Martha, and commends Mary her sister.

So He told them
This phrase indicates that Jesus is speaking directly to His disciples. The context is important here, as Jesus had just sent out seventy-two disciples to preach and perform miracles in His name. Upon their return, they reported their success, and Jesus responds with this statement. This moment is a teaching opportunity, emphasizing His authority and the spiritual realities behind their mission.

I saw Satan
The use of "I saw" suggests a firsthand witness, indicating Jesus' divine nature and eternal existence. This statement can be seen as a reference to Jesus' pre-incarnate state, where He was present at the fall of Satan. It underscores His authority over spiritual realms and His knowledge of cosmic events. The mention of "Satan" refers to the adversary, the fallen angel who opposes God and His purposes, as seen in passages likeIsaiah 14:12-15 andEzekiel 28:12-17, which describe the fall of a proud being from heaven.

fall like lightning
The imagery of "lightning" conveys suddenness and visibility. Lightning is powerful and unmistakable, suggesting that Satan's fall was both dramatic and definitive. This phrase can be interpreted as a reference to the original fall of Satan from grace, as well as a prophetic statement about his ultimate defeat. The suddenness of lightning also implies the swift execution of God's judgment.

from heaven
This indicates the original position of Satan before his fall. Heaven is often depicted as the dwelling place of God and His angels. The fall "from heaven" signifies a loss of status and authority, aligning with biblical themes of pride leading to downfall. This phrase connects to other scriptural accounts of heavenly beings being cast down due to rebellion, reinforcing the theme of divine justice and the ultimate triumph of God's kingdom.

1.Jesus Christ
The speaker of this verse, Jesus is addressing His disciples after they returned from a mission where they were given authority over demons.

2.Satan
The adversary, whose fall from heaven is described by Jesus. This event signifies a defeat or loss of power.

3.Heaven
The spiritual realm from which Satan fell, indicating a loss of position or authority.

4.Disciples
The followers of Jesus who were sent out to preach and perform miracles, returning with reports of their success over demonic forces.

5.The Mission of the Seventy-Two
The context of this verse is the return of the seventy-two disciples whom Jesus sent out with authority over evil spirits.Authority Over Evil
Jesus' statement underscores the authority He has given His followers over demonic forces. Believers today can take comfort in the power of Christ that resides in them.

The Reality of Spiritual Warfare
This verse reminds us of the ongoing spiritual battle and the reality of Satan's opposition to God's kingdom. Christians are called to be vigilant and prayerful.

The Defeat of Satan
Jesus' vision of Satan's fall is a prophetic assurance of the ultimate defeat of evil. Believers can live with confidence in the victory of Christ.

Humility and Obedience
The fall of Satan serves as a warning against pride and disobedience. Christians are encouraged to remain humble and obedient to God's will.

Joy in Spiritual Victories
While the disciples rejoiced in their authority over demons, Jesus redirected their joy to the assurance of their salvation. Believers should prioritize eternal over temporal victories.1.What is the meaning of Luke 10:18?

2.How does Luke 10:18 illustrate Jesus' authority over spiritual realms?

3.What does "I saw Satan fall" reveal about Jesus' divine insight?

4.How can Luke 10:18 encourage us in spiritual warfare today?

5.Connect Luke 10:18 with Revelation 12:9 on Satan's defeat.

6.How should Luke 10:18 influence our understanding of spiritual victory in Christ?

7.What does Jesus mean by "I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven" in Luke 10:18?

8.How does Luke 10:18 relate to the concept of spiritual warfare?

9.Is there historical or archaeological evidence supporting the event described in Luke 10:18?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 10?

11.Luke 10:18 – How can the claim of seeing Satan “fall like lightning” be reconciled with scientific or historical records?

12.What does "Satan fall like lightning" mean?

13.When will Satan's defeat occur?

14.What is the War in Heaven?So He told them

Jesus responds to the jubilant report of the seventy-two (Luke 10:17).

• The phrase links His statement to the immediate context of mission and victory over demons.

•Luke 10:19-20 shows that Christ wants the disciples to grasp the real source of their authority and the deeper cause for rejoicing.

• By simply “telling” them, He speaks with calm certainty, underscoring that His knowledge is firsthand (John 3:11).

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I saw

• This is the language of personal observation. Jesus is not relaying hearsay; He testifies as an eternal witness (John 1:1-2; 8:58).

• It affirms His pre-existence and divine nature—only the Son who was “before all things” (Colossians 1:16-17) could have seen this cosmic event.

• The verb is past tense, yet spoken in the present scene, bridging eternity with the disciples’ current ministry victory.

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Satan

• A real, personal adversary—not an abstract force (Job 1:6-7;Matthew 4:1-11).

• Scripture consistently portrays him as the tempter (Genesis 3), the accuser (Revelation 12:10), and “the ruler of this world” who is already judged (John 16:11).

• By naming him, Jesus clarifies the true enemy behind every demonic confrontation the disciples experienced.

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fall

• Indicates decisive defeat and loss of standing (Isaiah 14:12;Revelation 12:9).

• Points back to the original rebellion when Satan was cast out, but also forward to each fresh triumph of Christ’s kingdom and the ultimate crushing under believers’ feet (Romans 16:20).

•Luke 10:19 shows that this fall translates into practical authority for the church—“nothing will harm you.”

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like lightning

• Lightning is sudden, brilliant, and unmistakable (Matthew 24:27).

• The simile conveys the swiftness and visibility of Satan’s expulsion—no prolonged struggle, no doubt about the outcome.

•Zechariah 9:14 uses similar imagery for God’s victorious action, reinforcing that the power belongs to the Lord.

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from heaven

• Heaven was the place of Satan’s former access (Job 1:6), but not his eternal right.

• His expulsion shows a complete removal from privileged position to destined ruin (Ezekiel 28:16;Revelation 12:8-9).

• Jesus contrasts that loss with the disciples’ secure “names written in heaven” (Luke 10:20), highlighting permanent citizenship for the redeemed versus permanent exile for the rebel.

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summary

Jesus, the eternal Son, assures His followers that He personally witnessed Satan’s catastrophic ejection from heaven—swift as lightning, final in its verdict. This vision validates the authority He grants His disciples and anchors their joy in God’s unshakable victory. The enemy is real, but already fallen; believers stand secure, their heavenly place guaranteed by the conquering Christ.

(18)I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven.--The tense of the first Greek verb implies continuous action:I was beholding Satan as he fell . . . While they were working their Master had been following them in spirit, gazing, as it were, on each stage of their victorious conflict. Their triumph over the demons was the beginning and the earnest of a final conquest over Satan as "the prince of the demons." There may, possibly, be a reference to the belief then beginning to be current among the Jews as to the fall of Satan after his creation; but the primary meaning of our Lord's words is that he was now dethroned from his usurped dominion in the "high places" (comp.Ephesians 6:12), which symbolised the spiritual region of the soul and mind of man. The imagery reappears in a developed form inRevelation 12:9.

Verse 18. -And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven. The Lord's words here were prophetic rather than descriptive of what had taken, or was then taking place. The seventy were telling him their feelings of joy at finding that his Name in their months enabled them to cast out evil spirits from the possessed. Their Master replied in an exalted and exultant strain - strange and rare sounds on the lips of the Man of sorrows - telling them how he had been looking - not on afew spirits of evil driven out of unhappy men, but on the king and chief of all evil falling from his sad eminence and throne of power like a flash of lightning. Jesus Christ saw, in the first success of these poor servants of his, an earnest of that wonderful and mighty victory which his followers, simply armed with the power of his Name, would shortly win over paganism. Hesaw, too, in the dim far future, many a contest with and victory over evil in its many forms. He looked on, we may well believe, to the final defeat which at length his servants, when they should have learned the true use and the resistless power of that glorious Name of his, should win over the restless enemy of the souls of men.

Parallel Commentaries ...


So
δὲ(de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161:A primary particle; but, and, etc.

He said
Εἶπεν(Eipen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2036:Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.

to them,
αὐτοῖς(autois)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

“I saw
Ἐθεώρουν(Etheōroun)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 2334:From a derivative of theaomai; to be a spectator of, i.e. Discern, (experience) or intensively (acknowledge).

Satan
Σατανᾶν(Satanan)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4567:An adversary, Satan. Of Chaldee origin corresponding to ma'bad; the accuser, i.e. The devil.

fall
πεσόντα(pesonta)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4098:A reduplicated and contracted form of peto; probably akin to petomai through the idea of alighting; to fall.

like
ὡς(hōs)
Adverb
Strong's 5613:Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.

lightning
ἀστραπὴν(astrapēn)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 796:A flash of lightning, brightness, luster. From astrapto; lightning; by analogy, glare.

from
ἐκ(ek)
Preposition
Strong's 1537:From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.

heaven.
οὐρανοῦ(ouranou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3772:Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel.


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