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Acts 19:17 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Acts 19:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 19 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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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Cross-References for Acts 19:17
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“and you in him”
“and gave to him the name which is above every name;”
“hearing these words”
“when he saw what was done”
“brothers”
“and on all who heard these things.”
“that I will in no way be disappointed”
“and all these sayings were talked about throughout all the hill country of Judea.”
“This is what Yahweh spoke of, saying, 'I will show myself holy to those who come near me, and before all the people I will be glorified.' Aaron held his peace.”
“and they glorified God”