Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 19:11-12
Acts 19:11-12. And God To add the greater efficacy and success to this important doctrine; wrought special miracles by the hands of Paul Who, as he abode longer at Ephesus than at any other city we read of, so he wrought more and greater miracles than in any other. So that from his body were brought unto the sick handkerchiefs, or aprons Greek, σουδαρια η σιμικινθια , sudaria vel semicinctia. These two words, originally Latin, have been differently rendered, but the etymology of the... read more
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 19:12
So that from his body - That is, those handkerchiefs which had been applied to his body, which he had used, or which he had touched. An instance somewhat similar to this occurs in the case of the woman who was healed by touching the hem of the Saviour’s garment, Matthew 9:20-22.Unto the sick - The sick who were at a distance, and who were unable to go where he was. If it be asked why this was done, it may be observed:(1) That the working of miracles in that region would greatly contribute to... read more