Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.

Behold, I have given you authority to tread on snakes and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy. Nothing will harm you.

Or if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a scorpion?

Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion?