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Acts 19:17 Cross-References

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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.

Acts 19:17 (KJV)

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Commentary on Acts 19:17

This was known to all... and fear fell on them all—The exorcism failure of Sceva's sons (vv. 13-16) created holy fear (φόβος) throughout Ephesus, Greek and Jewish populations alike. The name of the Lord Jesus was magnified (ἐμεγαλύνετο τὸ ὄνομα τοῦ Κυρίου Ἰησοῦ)—the verb suggests Jesus' name was exalted, honored, treated as supremely powerful. This event demonstrated that Jesus' authority cannot be counterfeited or manipulated; His name works only through genuine relationship. The failed exorcism paradoxically advanced the gospel more than successful miracles might have, proving Christ's uniqu...

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