Look at you correcting Jesus! His BELIEVERS understand Him. They might/could be healed or they might/could pick up a snake? DON'T mess with the Words of Jesus - what HE says JUST BELIEVE and you appear to find it impossible and I'm not surprised considering deception has you.
I have the assurance when and if I need to pick up a serpent I shall be OK as it shall not harm me. And that goes for poison - if somehow I ingest it, it will not harm me. I LIVE in assurance and that upsets UNBELIEVERS because you don't have that with your master.
The letter of the law killeth-shall/could/might. The Spirit gives LIFE that is why BELIEVERS understand HIM as I/they are spirit-filled.
"Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think of anything as coming from ourselves, but our sufficiency is from God,who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament not of the letter, but of the Spirit; for the letter killeth, but the Spirit giveth life."2 Cor 3
And why did you add to the words of Jesus??? Where did he say 'snake charmer with impressive credential'? Who are you looking for approval of with 'all your studying' while adding to Jesus' words? Of course, the author and finisher of you faith, Dan your man.org
Sarcastic one and adder to the Word of God, I'm covered with the Blood of Jesus and I abide in HIM and HE in me and directly connected.