Acts 19:17

Translations

Modern

This became known to all the Jews and Greeks living in Ephesus, and fear came over all of them. So the name of the Lord Jesus was held in high honor.

Traditional

And this was known to all the Jews and Greeks also dwelling at Ephesus; and fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified.

Literal

Now this became known to all those inhabiting Ephesus, both Jews and Greeks. And fear fell upon them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was being magnified.

Latin

Hoc autem notum factum est omnibus Judæis, atque gentilibus qui habitabant Ephesi: et cecidit timor super omnes illos, et magnificabatur nomen Domini Jesu.

Original

Greek

English

This became known to all the Jews and Greeks living in Ephesus, and fear came over all of them. So the name of the Lord Jesus was held in high honor.

Notes

Acts 19:17–19

The people of Ephesus, both Jews and Greeks, noticed the difference between Paul and the Jewish exorcists. This realization caused them to honor and respect the name of the Lord Jesus. Many people confessed and gave up their sinful practices, including magic.

Acts 18:23–19:41

This section describes Paul's third mission journey, which happened around AD 53 to 57. Paul visited Galatia and Phrygia again to build stronger relationships with the disciples (18:23). He then traveled to Ephesus, where he stayed for more than two years (19:1, 8–10).

Theme notes and profiles

Ephesus Paul (Saul)

Events

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People

Javan: Son of Japheth; ancestor of Greek people Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province

Places

Ephesus: Major city in Asia Minor; important center for early Christianity

Glossary

Asiarch Book of the Acts of the Apostles Chronology of the Bible (New Testament) Demon-Possession First Letter to the Corinthians Followers of the Way Letter to the Colossians Letter to the Ephesians Magic Miracle Paul the Apostle Philippians, Letter to the The Way Timothy, First Letter to Travel

Topics

Glorifying God: Accomplished by Glorifying Christ Healing the Nation Miracles: Convincing Effect of Numerology Paul: Rebukes the Exorcists Sceva: A Charlatan Jewish |Exorcist| at Ephesus Superstition: The Ephesians, in Their Sorceries

Acts 19:17

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