Acts 19:17

“And this was known to all the Jews, etc.] These men being Jews: and Greeks also dwelling at Ephesus: for though it was done in a private house, yet there might be many spectators and witnesses, both Jews and Greeks, who spread this fact about the city, and who, were to be depended upon: and fear fell on them all; on the enemies of Christ and his Gospel, so that others were deterred from making such an attempt for the future: and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified; which had such power over evil spirits, and whose power they themselves acknowledged: this was done by them that believed in Christ, who thought and spake the more highly of him; and who more strongly believed in him, and so…”

“The name of the Lord Jesus was magnified - Acquired increasing honor. The transaction showed that the miracles performed in the name of the Lord Jesus by Paul were real, and were performed in attestation of the truth of the doctrine which he taught. Impostors could not work such miracles; and they who pretended to be able to do it only exposed themselves to the rage of evil spirits. It was thus shown that there was a real, vital difference between Paul and these impostors, and their failure only served to extend his reputation and the power of the gospel. return to 'Top of Page'”

“And the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified - So that even the malice of the devil wrought for the furtherance of the Gospel. Acts 19:18”

“19:17-19 The contrast between Paul and the Jewish exorcists was not lost on the people of Ephesus, Jews and Greeks alike. The resulting fear caused the inhabitants to honor and respect the name of the Lord Jesus. It led many to confess and forsake their sinful practices, including sorcery.”

“all: Act 19:10 and fear: Act 2:43, Act 5:5, Act 5:11, Act 5:13, Act 13:12; Lev 10:3; Sa1 6:20; Sa2 6:9; Psa 64:9; Luk 1:65; Luk 7:16 the name: Phi 1:20, Phi 2:9-11; Th2 1:12, Th2 3:1; Heb 2:8, Heb 2:9; Rev 5:12-14 Acts 19:18”