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- Acts
- Chapter 19
- Verse 15
And the evil spirit answered and said, Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are ye?
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Gill's Exposition
And this was known to all the Jews,.... These men being Jews: and Greeks also dwelling at Ephesus: for though it was done in a private house, yet there might be many spectators and witnesses, both…
Barnes' Notes
Jesus I know - His power to cast out devils I know. Compare Mat 8:29. Paul I know - Paul’s power to cast out devils, Acts . Act 19:12. But who are ye? - What power have you over evil spirits? By what…
Adam Clarke
Jesus I know, and Paul I know - In the answer of the demoniac, the verb in varied: τον Ιησουν γινωσκω, και τον Παυλον επιϚαμαι· ὑμεις δε τινες (τινος) εϚε. I acknowledge Jesus, and am acquainted with…
The preachers of the gospel were sent forth to carry on a war against Satan, and therein Christ went forth conquering and to conquer. The casting of evil spirits out of those that were possessed was…
Cambridge Bible
And the evil spirit answered and said The most ancient texts add unto them. They had taken upon them to use the name of Jesus, but the result was far contrary to their wishes and intentions. "Evil…
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