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Acts 16:18 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Acts 16:18 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 16 verse 18 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And this did she many days. But Paul, being grieved, turned and said to the spirit, I command thee in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her. And he came out the same hour.”
Acts 16:18 (KJV)
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Commentary on Acts 16:18
Paul, being grieved (διαπονηθεὶς, diaponētheis)—not anger but godly distress at evil exploiting a human soul. Paul's patience ('many days') shows pastoral wisdom, not impulsiveness.I command thee in the name of Jesus Christ (Παραγγέλλω σοι ἐν ὀνόματι Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ)—the apostolic formula for exorcism uses Christ's authority, not magical incantation. Unlike the Jewish exorcists in Acts 19:13-16, Paul invokes genuine divine power. He came out the same hour demonstrates immediate, complete deliverance—but notice this ended the girl's economic value (v.19), triggering persecution. Authentic liberat...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 16:18
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“And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;”
“saying”
“he rebuked the unclean spirit”
“and cast out many demons. He didn't allow the demons to speak”
“and the evil spirits went out.”
“Silver and gold have I none, but what I have, that I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!”
“Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you. Get up and make your bed! Immediately he arose.”
“he made a show of them openly”
“saying”
“and gave them power and authority over all demons”