Parallel Verses New International Version Many of those who believed now came and openly confessed what they had done. King James Bible And many that believed came, and confessed, and shewed their deeds. Darby Bible Translation And many of those that believed came confessing and declaring their deeds. World English Bible Many also of those who had believed came, confessing, and declaring their deeds. Young's Literal Translation many also of those who did believe were coming, confessing and declaring their acts, Acts 19:18 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleThe name of the Lord Jesus was magnified - They saw that there was a sovereign power in the name of Jesus, which could not be imitated by these lying exorcists: they therefore reverenced this name, and despised those pretenders. Exorcisms or adjurations of evil spirits were very frequent in the primitive Church: the name of Jesus was that alone which was used. The primitive fathers speak strong and decisive words concerning the power of this name; and how demons were tormented and expelled by it, not only from individuals, but from the temples themselves. Exorcists formed a distinct class an the Church; hence we read of presbyters, deacons, exorcists, lectors, and door-keepers. The adjuration was commonly used over the catechumens, before they were admitted to baptism. Gregory of Nazianzen, and Cyril of Jerusalem speak much of this rite. See my Succession of Sacred Literature, under Cyril, and Gregory Nazianzen; and see Suicer, under εξορκισμος. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge confessed. Ezekiel 36:31 Then shall you remember your own evil ways, and your doings that were not good... Matthew 3:6 And were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins. Library Would-Be Exorcists'...Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are ye?' --ACTS xix. 15. These exorcists had no personal union with Jesus. To them He was only 'Jesus whom Paul preached.' They spoke His name tentatively, as an experiment, and imitatively. To command 'in the name of Jesus' was an appeal to Jesus to glorify His name and exert His power, and so when the speaker had no real faith in the name or the power, there was no answer, because there was really no appeal. I. The only power which can cast out the evil … Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture: The Acts Whitsunday. The Scriptures Christ's Exaltation Cross References Matthew 3:6 Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River. Acts 19:17 When this became known to the Jews and Greeks living in Ephesus, they were all seized with fear, and the name of the Lord Jesus was held in high honor. Acts 19:19 A number who had practiced sorcery brought their scrolls together and burned them publicly. When they calculated the value of the scrolls, the total came to fifty thousand drachmas. James 5:16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. Jump to Previous Acts Believe Believed Believers Conduct Confessed Confessing Declaring Deeds Disclosing Evil Faith Kept Openly Practices Public Reserve Shewed Showed Sins StatementJump to Next Acts Believe Believed Believers Conduct Confessed Confessing Declaring Deeds Disclosing Evil Faith Kept Openly Practices Public Reserve Shewed Showed Sins StatementLinks Acts 19:18 NIVActs 19:18 NLT Acts 19:18 ESV Acts 19:18 NASB Acts 19:18 KJV Acts 19:18 Bible Apps Acts 19:18 Biblia Paralela Acts 19:18 Chinese Bible Acts 19:18 French Bible Acts 19:18 German Bible Acts 19:18 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |