16:18 they will pick up snakes with their hands, and whatever poison they drink will not harm them; 1 they will place their hands on the sick and they will be well.”
16:19 After the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, he was taken up into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God.
16:20 They went out and proclaimed everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the word through the accompanying signs.]]
1 tn For further comment on the nature of this statement, whether it is a promise or prediction, see ExSyn 403-6.