使徒行傳 19:17-18 RCUVTS

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 19:8-20

(or Acts 19:20 ) . Triumphs of the gospel at Ephesus. Asiatic character of the superstitions prevalent Dark. degraded mysterious Amulets and charms. Magical words. Exorcism. Not merely among the lower classes, but throughout the city. A dead man said to have spoken from the funeral pile. A wrestler with magic scroll round his body always victorious. Magic an elaborate, abstruse, difficult science, contained in learned books, studied for many years. Notice, therefore— I. THE ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 19:13-17

The prompt exposure and punishment of human iniquity by an evil spirit. Of the character of these exorcists there can be no doubt Their deceiving and iniquitous profession was one for gain, and gain only was in their hearts. With less hesitation even than Simon Magus ( Acts 8:18 , Acts 8:19 ), they propose to themselves to take their chance at least in using and abusing the "glorious and fearful Name." And they suffer for their blasphemous and profane attempt. Notice— I. THE ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 19:17

Became for was, A.V.; both Jews and Greeks for the Jews and Greeks also, A.V. ; that dwelt for dwelling, A.V. ; upon for on, A.V. Fear fell upon them . Comp. Acts 5:11-14 , where the same effects are ascribed to the death of Ananias and Sapphire and the signs and wonders which were wrought by the apostles at that time. This fear produced by the putting forth of God's power paralyzed for a time the enemies of the gospel, and enabled believers, as it were, to take possession... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 19:18

Many also of them that had believed for and many that believed, A.V.; confessing and declaring for and confessed and showed, A.V. Many also of them that had believed . This and the following verse speak of that class of converts who had previously been addicted to magic arts. It gives us a curious view of the extent to which magic prevailed among the Jews at this time. Nor was it less prevalent in heathen Ephesus. The magic formulae of Ephesus were famous under the name of ἐφέσια... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 19:18-19

Signs of religious sincerity. The incidents narrated in these verses suggest the subject of the demands which men feel that a Christian profession makes upon their practical life and conduct. It appears that these disciples at Ephesus had been converted for some time before they made these sacrifices; but presently the relation of the Christian truth to their magical and superstitious sentiments was fully recognized, and they were impelled to destroy the books which had been associated... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 19:18-20

The sign of sincerity. We are reminded by the text— I. THAT WHEN WE ACCEPT JESUS CHRIST WE YIELD OURSELVES TO HIM . To exercise a living faith in him is to take everything from him and to give everything to him; therefore to give ourselves to him and to his service. It is to recognize and respond to his supreme claims on heart and life. II. THAT TO GIVE OURSELVES TO CHRIST MEANS TO ABANDON ALL THAT IS HATEFUL TO HIM . HOW can... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 19:18-20

Practical evidence of genuine repentance. The evidence which" many of them that believed" now came and gave, of the vitality of their faith and the reality of their repentance, was conclusive. And the very thought of it is refreshing as we read it. Here follow four grand evidences of a genuine "faith in Jesus" and "repentance from dead works." I. TO COME VOLUNTARILY AND CONFESS . II. TO DISCLOSE , AND TO DISCLOSE VOLUNTARILY , UNDER NO PRESSURE OF ... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 19:17

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... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 19:18

Their deeds - Their actions; their evil course of life. The direct reference here is to the magical arts which had been used, but the word may also be designed to denote “iniquity” in general. They who make a profession of religion will be willing to confess their transgressions, and no man can have evidence that he is truly renewed who is not willing to confess as well as to forsake his sins, Romans 10:10; Proverbs 28:13, “He that covereth his sins shall not prosper; but whoso confesseth and... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 19:17-20

Acts 19:17-20. And this Acknowledgment of the divine authority of Jesus and Paul, made in the absence of both; or this fact, concerning the possessed man, thus prevailing against the sons of Sceva; was known to all the Jews and Greeks dwelling in Ephesus And became, doubtless, the common subject of conversation; and fear fell on them all For in this instance they saw a striking proof of the malice of the devil, whom they served, and of the power of Christ, whom they opposed; and both... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 19:8-20

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 19:13-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 19:17

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 19:18

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 19:18-19

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 19:18-20

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 19:18-20

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 19:17

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 19:18

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 19:17-20

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